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Adele DixonBritish singer and actress
Date of Birth: 03.06.1908
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Shakespearean Heights
- West End Success
- Hollywood and Broadway
- Triumphant Return
- Farewell to the Stage
- Personal Life and Later Years
Early Life and Career
Verse 1:Born in London's Newington, Adele Dixon hailed from a humble background. At the tender age of 13, she made her stage debut in "Where the Rainbow Ends." Her talent was recognized, leading to a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Shakespearean Heights
Chorus:After graduating, Dixon joined the prestigious Old Vic Theatre, where she excelled in Shakespearean roles. Her memorable performance as Sleeping Beauty in "Ada's Opera" caught the attention of composer Richard Addinsell.
West End Success
Verse 2:In 1930, Dixon made her West End debut in the lead role of Susie in "The Good Companions." Her vibrant stage presence and vocal prowess earned her critical acclaim. This success launched her career as a leading lady.
Hollywood and Broadway
Bridge:Dixon ventured into film with "Unaccustomed Virtue" in 1931. Her international recognition soared with her Broadway debut in "Nikki." However, her American adventure culminated in the unsuccessful "Between the Devil" in 1937.
Triumphant Return
Verse 3:Returning to London, Dixon triumphed in the musical "Floodlight." Throughout the 1940s, she continued to star in various theater productions, including film roles and pantomime performances.
Farewell to the Stage
Chorus:In the 1950s, Dixon's career gradually waned. Her final Broadway appearance in "Don't Listen Ladies!" in 1948 proved disappointing. She made a memorable farewell as Belinda Fair in the eponymous musical.
Personal Life and Later Years
Verse 4:Dixon's personal life was marked by her marriage to Ernest Schweitzer in 1928, with whom she remained until his death in 1976. Devastated by his loss, she relocated to a nursing home. Adele Dixon passed away in Salford, Greater Manchester, on April 11, 1992, at the age of 88.
