Education
Born In London in 1905, Desmond was educated at the Dame Alice Owen"s School, Islington.
Born In London in 1905, Desmond was educated at the Dame Alice Owen"s School, Islington.
Her brother Fred Desmond was a comedy acrobat from the "Desmond and Marks" double acting She began her stage career at the age of ten. Upon leaving school in 1920, she embarked on a long and successful career in the theatre, especially as an impersonator of famous stars.
She appeared extensively in radio, theatre and occasionally in the cinema.
She was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1959 when she was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at at London’s Adelphi Theatre. Personal life
She died in Guildford, Surrey in 1993 aged 87, where a Ward was named for her at Street.Luke"s Hospital.
Still Dancing, 1925–1926
This Year of Grace, 1928
Why Not To-night?, 1933–1934
Funny Side Up, 1939–1940
Apple Sauce, 1940–1941
If the Shoe Fits, 1946.