Mysie Monte

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Mysie Monte (1892 - 9 January 1983) was an English stage and television actress best known for her long-running portrayal of Mrs Boyle in Agatha Christie's play The Mousetrap at the New Ambassadors Theatre. She played the part for twelve and a half years between 2nd May 1955 and 26th of November 1967, with a break between 20th November 1960 and 6th November 1961 when she was replaced by the actress Madoline Thomas. When asked in 1967 why she was leaving the cast Miss Monte replied "I think I have earned a rest.".