Belle Chrystall

British actress (1910-2003)

Belle Chrystall was a British actress who appeared in a number of leading roles in British films during the 1930s. She was born in Preston, Lancashire in 1910. She came to London and after appearing on stage was given a minor part in a film A Warm Corner, directed by Victor Saville but she was given no more work after that. The filming of Hindle Wakes led her to apply for the part of Jenny Hawthorne which led her to become an instant success. She made her last film in 1940.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 4 films (1931–1938) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1938 Yellow Sands Herbert Brenon, B&W
1937 The Edge Of The World Joe Rock Productions 71 min 16mm B&W sound
1935 Key to Harmony Norman Walker B&W
1931 Hindle Wakes Victor Saville 79 min B&W