On This Day 4 October 1919 Hy Hazel was born in Streatham. The family lived in Leigham Court Road and Valley Road
Vivacious, uncommonly beautiful Hyacinth Hazel O'Higgins (aka Hazell) was a star entertainer of British revues and musical theatre. Called 'Britain's answer to Betty Gable, she was described as having 'the longest legs in show business'.
She was also blessed with an excellent singing voice and seemingly boundless energy. Educated at Mountview,Streatham and privately tutored for acting by Miss E.C. Massey and Mrs Grandison-Clark, she began her stage career as a teen in a 1937 West End chorus line of "On Your Toes" at the Palace Theatre.
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Vivacious, uncommonly beautiful Hyacinth Hazel O'Higgins (aka Hazell) was a star entertainer of British revues and musical theatre. Called 'Britain's answer to Betty Gable, she was described as having 'the longest legs in show business'.
She was also blessed with an excellent singing voice and seemingly boundless energy. Educated at Mountview,Streatham and privately tutored for acting by Miss E.C. Massey and Mrs Grandison-Clark, she began her stage career as a teen in a 1937 West End chorus line of "On Your Toes" at the Palace Theatre.
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