Biography
Elizabeth Maud Edwards (16 October 1906 β 24 March 1991), professionally known as Maudie Edwards, was a Welsh actress, radio broadcaster, comedian, dancer and singer. She started her career in theatres in Swansea and moved on to films even appearing alongside Frank Sinatra at the London Palladium. She is best remembered for having spoken the first line of dialogue in the British soap opera, Coronation Street, and playing Elsie Lappin, the first-ever owner of the corner shop in the first two episodes. Those first words were "Now the next thing you've got to do is get a signwriter in".
Filmography
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Movies 14
Mrs Utah Watkins

Under Milk Wood (1972)
Movie
The Duchess

Band of Thieves (1962)
Movie
Edna Davies

Only Two Can Play (1962)
Movie
Henrietta

The Ugly Duckling (1959)
Movie
Mrs. Glass

The Key Man (1957)
Movie
Mrs. Griffiths

Girdle of Gold (1952)
Movie
Bella Donna

School for Randle (1949)
Movie
Actress

Walking on Air (1946)
Movie
Mrs. Webster

Pink String and Sealing Wax (1945)
Movie
Mrs. Jones

I'll Be Your Sweetheart (1945)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1906-10-16
Deathday1991-03-24 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceNeath, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom, Wales
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