M'lita Dolores

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M'lita Dolores was born Mary Poole in Mollart Street, Hanley (Stoke-on-Trent) in 1890, and was an accomplished roller skater, trick cyclist, speciality dancer, and comedian. She had a varied career in Variety as a noted character actress, child impersonator, and later made her name in broadcasting. Her big break came when she won a talent contest at the Imperial concert hall, Glass Street (later used as a skating rink), and went on to become a household name in between two world wars.

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