Background
She was born in England as Constance Gladys O"Shea, of Irish descent.
She was born in England as Constance Gladys O"Shea, of Irish descent.
As well as her theatre work, Emerald also appeared in five films, including 1931"s A Safe Affair. When Ida set up her own film production company in the 1950s, she named it Emerald Productions after her mother. Her sister was actress and film producer Nell Emerald.