Mavis Villiers

Biography

Mavis Villiers was a British actress born Mavis Clare Cooney on December 10, 1909. She began her career in the silent era, later landing notable roles including Liz Sweeney in "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" (1974) and Indian Princess in "Straight on Till Morning" (1972). Villiers also had a stage presence, starring as Mrs Van Mier in London productions of Noël Coward's "Sail Away" at the Savoy Theatre.