Elisabeth Welch

An American-born talent who graced British cinema in the 1930s and 40s, Elisabeth Welch captivated audiences with her sophisticated presence in musical numbers and her starring roles opposite Paul Robeson. She offered a vital, glamorous counterpoint to prevailing stereotypes, most notably as the nightclub owner in the Ealing Studios classic 'Dead of Night' (1945). Welch's enduring a... morertistry was further celebrated with her return to the screen in Derek Jarman's 'The Tempest' (1979), where her rendition of "Stormy Weather" provided a poignant and unforgettable moment. less