Daphne Courtney


Daphne R. Courtenay-Hicks, better known as Daphne Courtney, is a South African actress, who performed in B-movie British "quota quickies" during the 1930s and 1940s. She had a supporting role in at least one French film, Le battalion du ciel, directed by Alexander Esway. She also had a stage career, and stage credits include the first British performance of The Man Who Came to Dinner – pre-dating its London debut by three weeks – in which she appeared with her husband the Scottish actor Hugh [McDermott (actor)|Hugh McDermott].

Selected filmography

The [Happy Ending (1931 film)|The Happy Ending] A Political Party Father and Son Oh, Daddy! Murder by Rope The [Captain's Table (1936 film)|The Captain's Table] Bed and Breakfast

Stage credits