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Violet Campbell(1892-1970)

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Violet Shelton was born on April 24, 1892 in Hertfordshire, England as Violet Campbell. She was an actress in The Phantom Picture (1916) and The Lyons Mail in the United Kingdom working as Violet Campbell. She came to the United States and married actor Nigel Bruce in 1921. She did limited acting roles appearing in a comedy short with Pal, the Dog (1924) and in Infatuation (1930). As Violet Shelton, she was in Alfred Hitchcock's "Suspicion." She was married to Nigel Bruce until his death and they had two daughters. She died on January 3, 1970 in London, England.
BornApril 24, 1892
DiedJanuary 3, 1970(77)
BornApril 24, 1892
DiedJanuary 3, 1970(77)
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Known for

The Phantom Picture
  • Pauline Mainwaring
  • 1916
H.B. Irving in The Lyons Mail (1916)
The Lyons Mail
  • Julie
  • 1916
Infatuation
Short
  • Actress
  • 1930
The Scar
Short
  • Actress
  • 1914

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  • Joan Fontaine and Cary Grant in Suspicion (1941)
    Suspicion
    7.3
    • Mrs. Barham (uncredited)
    • 1941
  • Infatuation
    Short
    • 1930
  • Otto Fries, Henry Murdock, Violet Campbell, and Pal the Dog in Lots of Nerve (1923)
    Lots of Nerve
    Short
    • (as Violet Shelton)
    • 1923
  • H.B. Irving in The Lyons Mail (1916)
    The Lyons Mail
    • Julie
    • 1916
  • The Phantom Picture
    • Pauline Mainwaring
    • 1916
  • The Scar
    Short
    • 1914

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  • Alternative name
    • Violet Shelton
  • Born
    • April 24, 1892
    • Hertfordshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 3, 1970
    • London, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Nigel BruceMay 21, 1921 - October 8, 1953 (his death, 2 children)
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    • 3 Articles

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  • Nicknames
    • Bunny
    • Pauline Shelton
    • Bunny Bruce
    • Violet Campbell
    • Lelia Campbell

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