Josephine Langley
Josephine Langley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Annie Howarth |
| Nationality | English |
| Other names | Madame Langley, Lady Ventriloquist |
| Occupation | Ventriloquist |
| Years active | c. 1910s |
| Relatives | John Yeadon (grandson) |
Josephine Langley, or Madame Langley, Lady Ventriloquist, was the stage name of Annie Howarth, an English ventriloquist, who performed in music halls. She learned the skill of ventriloquy from her brother James Langley, and first performed at Sunday School concerts in her home town of Burnley, at the age of twelve.[1] She was subsequently managed by her husband, Edward Howarth (known as "Ned").[2]
In 1929 the couple emigrated to the United States, with their young son.[3] They subsequently returned to England.
Her grandson is the artist, John Yeadon, who features her ventriloquist dummies in his work.[2][4]
Further reading[edit]
- Woods, Roger; Howarth, Maurice S. Josephine Langley, Lady Ventriloquist: The Story of Mrs Edward Howarth. Roger Woods. (Maurice Howarth is her son)
References[edit]
- ^ "A Clever Lady Ventriloquist". Burnley News. 15 May 1918. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ a b Yeadon, John. "A Family Of Ventriloquists". Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ L, D. "Josephine Langley Lady Ventriloquist, The Story of Mrs Edward Howarth". Magicsen. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ Chamberlain, Julie (8 January 2015). "Miniature art work on show at Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 16 August 2015.