Blythe, Coralie (1880–1928)

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Blythe, Coralie (1880–1928)

English actress. Name variations: Mrs. Lawrence Grossmith. Born 1880 in Norwich, England; died July 24, 1928; dau. of W. Blythe Jr. and Jennie Blythe (actress); sister of Vernon Castle (dancer); sister-in-law of Irene Castle; m. Lawrence Grossmith (1877–1944, actor).

Made stage debut in the pantomime Santa Claus (1894) and subsequently appeared in music halls for many years; plays include A Greek Slave, The Toreador, The Gold Diggers, Two Naughty Boys, The Girl Behind the Counter and Dorothy.