Pianist, scriptwriter and singer. A former dancer, she was forced to
retire from dancing due to war injuries received in 1939. In 1940 she
created "Muffin the Mule" with
Ann Hogarth and in 1950 created "Prudence
Kitten" (designed by George Fry). She also wrote Muffin story books
which were illustrated by her daughter Molly/Mollie Blake.