Dodie Smith grew up as the adored "little Dodie of Kingston house" physical ill-suited to leading roles, she could talk herself into a job and act herself out of it. After years of difficult times, she gave up her ambition to become an actress. Her first play Autumn Crocus was an overnight success in 1931, transforming her fortunes.
Dodie Smith grew up as the adored "little Dodie of Kingston house" physical ill-suited to leading roles, she could talk herself into a job and act herself out of it. After years of difficult times, she gave up her ambition to become an actress. Her first play Autumn Crocus was an overnight success in 1931, transforming her fortunes.
Dodie Smith grew up as the adored "little Dodie of Kingston house" physical ill-suited to leading roles, she could talk herself into a job and act herself out of it. After years of difficult times, she gave up her ambition to become an actress. Her first play Autumn Crocus was an overnight success in 1931, transforming her fortunes.