Without her appearances in many a Carry On.. film in the 1960s, her career would have probably been … Esma Cannon gives a delicious cameo as the judge’s somewhat eccentric mother-in-lawThe Stage Review There is a brilliant little study of elderly fatuousness by Esma Cannon as Alberto’s AuntThe Stage Review Esma Cannon and Michael Gywnn give convincing portrayals as Aunt Ofelia and the Doctor.The Stage Review - There are pleasant performances from Esma Cannon as Miss Prism and Edgar K Bruce as Canon ChasubleThe Stage Review - The antics of Edie Hornett are varied and wonderful. How I wish I could take home one of those marvellous sewing machines, then I could make my own dresses instead of haunting the children's departments in the shops, you see my size is age eleven.' She gives one of the best character studies of the evening' ("Moon Madness"-New Theatre, Hull, 1943) and 'There are later complications caused by a droll maid (played in a fresh vein by Esma Cannon)' (Colliseum Harrow-1943)the maid character wasn't restricted to Theatre productions either, Esma popped up briefly in a number of film roles, most notably as Queenie in "English Without Tears" 1944 (with a very brief scene opposite Margaret Rutherford) a more solid, if still all too brief Maid part in "Fanny By Gaslight" (Esma at one point is slapped around the face!) (passenger records indicate that Merle Roberts arrived in England on the 18th October 1930 and departed for Bombay 26th February 1934) Melborne was crossed out in the register! Last-Name Basis: Miss Cooling. (the film part went to Joan Hickson, although Esma did appear in a BBC tv play version in 1938)review, The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Wednesday 01 April 1936-From the remainder of a competent cast I choose Miss Esma Cannon for her quant study of a diminuitive servant-maid31/03/36 - 09/05/36The stage review- The remainder of the capable company must be mentioned, Esma Cannon who gives a capital impersonation of a grocer’s half-witted errand girl: Drusilla Wills, and Sydney benson as relatives, and Kenneth Connor as JoeThe Stage Review-Esma Cannon is acceptable as the maidREVIEW-The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Wednesday 05 November 1941-Miss Marie Lohr, as the harassed head of a rural house hold heavily beset with difficulties, leads a first-rate castwith her are Miss Phyllis Dare,Mr.Henry Edwards and Miss Esme Cannon, the last riotously funny as a perpetually terrified housemaidStage Review- Esma Cannon makes the most of her chances in the part of Diana JonesThe Stage Review- There are later complications caused by a droll maid (played in a fresh vein by Esma Cannon)The Stage Review - a special word should go to esma Cannon for her amusing picture of a tiny spinster with a passion for turfThe Stage Review- Esma Cann, John Garley and George Relph also shine as three of the victimsThe Stage Review-Esma Cannon is the earnest little Nationalist who loses her kilt.The Stage Review- as madame dubonnet (STAGE 140852) Charles Hawtrey is outstanding as the judges head clerk, and Elwyn Brook-Jones provides some fun as the professor. Esma's Father (who was 33 at the time of her birth), Michael John Cannon (1871-1937) a book keeper, was born in Sydney New South Wales (he had a brother Manes Cannon born in 1873)Michael married Esma's Mother Lavinia Grace Margaret Ward on 14th November 1895 in the same location as both of their births. Not even introduced to him by Ma, who is in one of her big rages, for once Edie takes a plunge herself, determined to pay tribute to such a handsome creature.It is not clear why she stopped working at this point in her career, but after 1963 Esma Cannon never again appeared as an actress in film, Tv, Radio or Theatre. Carry On Stars no longer with us, Bernard Bresslaw Eric Barker Peter Butterworth Kenneth Connor Esma Cannon (The Little minx in Carry On Cruising) Charles Hawtry Joan … Not even introduced to him by Ma, who is in one of her big rages, for once edie takes a plunge herself, determined to pay tribute to such a handsome creature.NB: Film & TV Titles in red I have seen, and red Theatre indicates I have the programmeNo details have come to light on the exact date Esma first arrived in London, although it is possible she was here from 1929 as a Mrs Grace Cannon was a passenger on a ship from Australia to England in 1929, she is listed as 50 years old and her address asThe Strand, London and occupation as Theatrical, is this Esma's Mother?
(who in this case was critisized for her part as Lady Bracknell! Why she ceased working at such a succesful period in her life is still a mystery, she certainly seemed over whelmed by her success in the Rag Trade as the short article in the Radio Times in 1961 points out, Miss Cannon one of the West end's favourite comedy actresses, has been touched by the many charming letters viewrs have sent her since The Rag Trade began. Esma Cannon appeared in four films, mostly bouncing between a main and a side character or a plot device. ***Please note this page is not complete, I will add and update information when time allows me to do so***review-The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Wednesday 01 May 1935, forgetnot the country maid, Miss Esme Cannon, whose wide eyes and simpering innocence brought the house down every time30/04/35 - 13/07/35A review in the yorkshire Evening Post - Saturday 09 January 1937 has the following quote,I should have liked to see Esme Cannon repeat in the film her delicious stage characterisation of a half-daft and very inquisitive country maid. This is a memorable character, memorably played by Esma Cannon. a review from the 2nd December edition of the Glouster Echo summed up her part perfectly,Among a number of flawless supporting parts, attention is riveted on Esma Cannon as the poor dumb handmaid whose actions determine the ultimate fate of Jassy.The film was shot in colour and Esma's performance is still riverting to this day. In London she played in "It's A Boy" and "In Children In Uniform" of Australlians abroad who are doing well in the theatre, Miss Roberts mentioned Miss Esma Cannon of Sydney. it is hoped that in the not too distant future a documentary on Esma Cannon will be made.
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