Olwen Edna Jones | |
|---|---|
 in Ghost Squad (1963) | |
| Born | 26 November 1901 |
| Died | 17 September 1976 (aged 74) Kensington, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1934–70 |
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