Florence Collingbourne

Florence Eliza Collingbourne (January 1880 – 8 July 1946) was a British actress, singer and stage beauty known for her appearances in Edwardian musical comedies.

[10] Her stage appearances include a series of Edwardian musical comedies produced by George Edwardes, such as A Greek Slave at Daly's Theatre (1898)[11] and Gladys Stourton in A Gaiety Girl at the Gaiety Theatre (1899).

[3] She originated the small role of Yung Shi (and later took over the title role) in San Toy at Daly's (1899–1900),[4] Girl in The Wicked Uncle at the Gaiety (1900)[12] and Nancy Staunton in The Toreador at the Gaiety (1901–1902).

[9] In 1906 she briefly came out of retirement to appear in a farewell benefit for Emily Soldene at the Palace Theatre, London with Seymour Hicks and Rutland Barrington among others where she sang 'L'Ete' by Madame Chaminade.

[17] In her later years she lived at The Holdynge, Aldwick Avenue in Bognor Regis in Sussex.