The Duchess of Bedford

Born: 17 October 1917, London, England, UK

Died: 25 July 2006, Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK

Although The Duchess of Bedford (real name: Hon. Lydia Yarde-Buller) has no real connection with the film industry, she did appear in one film as herself. Her mother, Jesse Smithers, who was also known as Denise Osme, was a music hall singer.

The Beauty Jungle (1964) as Herself, a 'Rose of England' Judge (uncredited)

Norman Hartnell is sitting next to her.