Stage name Vic Arnley.

In the 1901 census living at 58 Warleigh Road Civil Parish Preston, Ecclesiastical parish of St Saviour, Brighton Sussex. Registration District Steyning, Sub registration district Shoreham.
Sydney F. Symondson age 38, born at Hounslow, Middlesex occupation coal merchant (employer).
Wife Wilhelmina age 36, born at Bedford Square, London.
Daughter Gertrude age 15, born at Hounslow, Middlesex,
Son Sidney age 13, born at Hounslow,
Daughter Wilhelmina age 12 born at Hounslow,
Son Henry age 11 born at Hounslow,
Daughter Barbara age 9 born at Hounslow,
Son Robert age 7 born at Hounslow,
Son Victor age 4 born at Hounslow,
Son Lionel age 2 born at Brighton, Sussex.
They have 1 domestic servant. Visiting with them are his father Henry Symondson, mother Barbara Symondson, his brother Herbert and his family.

London School Admissions Plough Road School, Wandsworth
May 22, 1907 Robert Symondson, father Sydney, 20 Huntsmoor Road, born February 4, 1895 [should be 1894], former school York Place Brighton, left September 23, 1908
Also May 22, 1907 Victor Symondson, parent Sydney, 20 Huntsmoor Road, born February 20, 1898, former school York Place Brighton, left July 24, 1911.

In the 1911 census 1 St. Johns Hill Grove, Battersea SW, London
Sydney F. Simmonds, age 48, musician conductor, associated with a roller skating rink, employer, born Hounslow.
Wife Wilhelmina Simmonds, married 26 years, age 48, 10 children born alive all still living, born Holborn.
Daughter Constance Simmonds, single, age 22, musician roller skating rink, worker, born Hounslow.
Son Robert Simmonds, single, age 17, Electrician Operator at Cinematograph Theatre, worker, born Hounslow.
Son Victor Simmonds, age 14, born Hounslow.
Son Lionel Simmonds, age 11, born Brighton, Sussex.
Daughter Phyllis Simmonds, age 9, born Brighton.
Son Ernest Simmonds, age 7, born Brighton.
The house had 7 rooms.
[Note most other family members are using the name Symondson in this census.]

Military Records
Alfred Victor Symondson, No 16437
Church of England
Entry into the Army December 14 1915, age 19 years 10 months, Royal Flying Corps
Civilian Occupation: Motor Driver
Person to be informed in case of casualties: Sydney Frederick Symondson, father, 44 Lisson Grove, Marylebone, London NW
Embarked to France May 4, 1916
Invalided to England November 22, 1918
Transfer to R. A. F. Reserve February 15, 1919
British War Medal, Victory Medal
Trade: Driver

From Laughter in the Air by Georgina Morgan (nee Symondson) his daughter
At seventeen, and untrained in warfare, he was sent to the front as a despatch rider on a motorbike, delivering messages from one hellhole to another. Eventually, and inevitably, he was invalided out, suffering from shellshock (now known as post-traumatic stress syndrome), and deposited in an army hospital. At least he survived - many didn’t - but at what cost? Goodness knows what help he was given in those days. I believe the experience damaged him and his life. Afterwards he joined his brother in a dancing comedy act, but he eventually left to be with his very successful wife, acting as her chauffeur.

In the 1919 Electoral Registers at 29 Solent Road, Hampstead and Holborn, Camden, London
Alfred Victor Symondson
Lionel William Symondson
Robert Alberto Symondson

Not only was Alfred Symondson an actor he and his brother Robert were speed roller skater champions!
from John Fry
Alfred was in the very first ever British team that took part in the very first international race meeting held in Paris in 1922.  It was a team of three skaters.
Newspaper clipping - date and newspaper not given
International Roller Skating
Win For Roumania
An International roller-skating team race, contested by teams of three men from England, France, Belgium, and Roumania over a distance of 25 kilometres (15 1/2 miles) at the Velodrome d’Hiver, Paris, resulted in a victory for the Roumanian team, consisting of three brothers, C., R., and J. Samuel. A fine race was marred by a spill at the twenty-first kilometre, when a Belgian, in attempting to pass, brought down a French skater, who in turn upset Wilson, one of the English competitors, with the result that when the race was taken up again the Roumanian team had gained a lead of over half a alp, and they eventually won by sixty yards, France beating England by a foot, with Belgium five yards in the rear. Both France and Belgium, however, were disqualified, one for not touching on taking up the last relay and the other for obstruction.
In a preliminary match over a kilometre, R. Beaujard (France) defeated A. V. Symondson (England) by a foot in 2 min. 4 sec.
End of clipping
Also
Alfred was then named as a reserve for the rematch held at Holland Park in London but still took part in some individual races skating for Britain a day later.
Another Newspaper clipping - Daily Mirror - January 1923
Roller-skating Record - A. V. Symondson won the half-mile roller skating championship of Europe at Holland Park on Saturday by a yard from Neels (Belgium) and Beaugard (France), who dead heated for second place. In his heat Symondson beat the British amateur record for the distance by 4/5s., his time being 1m. 30 2/5s.
end of clipping
Another newspaper clipping - date and newspaper not given
A Skating Artist
The winner of the Half-Mile Amateur Roller Skating Championship of Europe, run at Holland Park Rink on Saturday, was A. V. Symondson, one of the Arnold Bros. The brothers were appearing last week at the Palace, Luton, and Mr. Percy Hart, the general manager, allowed Symondson to be away from the second house, and he was able to reach the rink in time to win the race in 1 min. 30 2/5 sec., thus beating the previous record by 4/5 sec.
end of clipping
Although it says “Champion of Europe” it wasn’t a bona-fide championship as recognised officially today.  The first championship proper did not happen until 1930.
A few weeks later and he found himself in the final of the 1923 One Mile British Championship.  He crossed the line second but was disqualified.  The race was notable as HRH The Duke of York (later to become King George VI) was watching.  He greeted the finalists and presented the medals and trophy.  I’m not 100% sure but I’m fairly confident that Alfred is the skater in white third from the right (his head just behind the Duke’s).
He also placed 2nd in both the Half Mile and One Mile Southern Counties Championship of 1922.
see photo clip on Alfred’s media page
for more information on speed roller skating see https://www.britishskatinglegends.com/
end of information from John Fry

In the April to June 1926 marriage index Alfred V. Symondson and Amy B. H. Grimshaw, Preston district Lancashire, volume 8e, page 1278.

UK Outward Passenger Lists
Departed July 20, 1929, London, on the Orama, destination Sydney Australia. Mr. E. Symondson, 89 Vicarage Road, Willesden NW 10, 3rd class, theatrical, age 25, intended future permanent address Australia. Mr. V. Symondson, age 31, theatrical, same address etc.

Canadian Passenger Lists
Departed Sydney, Australia, arrived Victoria, British Columbia on the S.S. Niagara April 24, 1930
Alfred V. Symondson known as Alfred V. Arnley, relationship brother, age 33?, place of birth London England, not in Canada before, occupation theatrical, enroute to London via Canada and U.S.A., nearest relative mother Mrs. W. Symondson, 96? Brownesbury Rivers, London W, England
Ernest W. Symondson, known as Ernest W. Arnley, age 26, single born Brighton, England.

Border Crossings from Canada to United States, May 6, 1930 Alfred Victor Symondson (known as Arnley), birth place London England , age 33, occupation Theatrical, nearest relative, mother Mrs. W. Symondson at 92 Bronesbury Rivers, London. He landed in Vancouver BC. on April 25, 1930, on the SS Niagara, came from Auckland NZ. Height 5 ‘ 7”, blue eyes. He was accompanied by brother Earnest W. Symondson (known as Arnley) age 36, occupation Theatrical.

London Electoral registers 1933
89 Vicarage Road, Willesden West
Beatrice Amy Symondson
Victor Alfred Symondson

1939 England and Wales Register
89 - 91 Vicarage Road, Willesden, Middlesex
1. Amy B. H. Symondson [later changed to Castagnoli], born May 5 1901, married, variety artist
2. Alfred V. Symondson, born February 20 1897, married, variety artist
3. Constance W. Barge, born May 28 1887, widow, manageress of licence
4. Phyllis M. Barge [later changed to Thorton], born May 26 1917, single, clerical work ????? [later the ???? replaced with typist]
5. Frederick Thornton, born June 5 1913, single, electrical engineer
[Constance is Alfred’s sister, Phyllis is his niece and Frederick is Phyllis’ future husband]

UK Incoming Passenger Lists
Departed Port Said, arrived February 21, 1944 in Liverpool, England on the Stirling Castle, first class Alfred V. Symondson, age 46, proposed address 59 Vicarage Road, Willesden N.W. 10 [London], Occupation E.N.S.A. [Entertainments National Service Association], country of last permanent residence England.
[E.N.S.A. was an organization set up to provide entertainment for British Armed forces personnel in WWII.]

According to www.imdb.com he was born Alfred Victor Symondson, his stage name was Vic Arnley, alternatively Victor Arnley, appeared in 2 films in 1948 “Cup-Tie Honeymoon” and “Holidays with pay”. Older brother of Ernest Arnley. He was the father of actress Georgina Arnley.

In the January to March 1949 death index, Alfred V. Symondson, age 51, Hampstead, London, volume 5c, page 1023.

National Probate Calendar
Alfred Victor Symondson of 89 Vicarage-road Willesden Middlesex died 28 January 1949 at 11 Lyndhurst-gardens Hampstead Middlesex Administration Manchester 20 June 1949 Amy Ada Beatrice Symondson widow. Effects 807 pounds 18 shillings 10 pence.

Stage name Betty Jumel.

In the April to June 1901 birth index Amy Ada B. Grimshaw, Fylde, Lancashire, volume 8e, page 635.

London electoral Registers 1946
89 Vicarage Road
Ernest W. Arnley [this is his stage name, Alfred’s brother]
Constance W. Barge [Alfred’s sister]
Garnet L. Smith [Alfred’s nephew, son of sister Augusta]
Amy B. H. Symondson
Alfred V. Symondson
Frederick Thornton [Constance’s son in law]
Phyllis M. Thornton [Constance’s daughter]

London Electoral Registers 1950
89 Vicarage Road, Willesden West, Willesden
Constance W. Barge [sister of deceased husband]
Kenneth S. Graham [niece’s husband]
Nicea D. Graham [niece of Amy’s deceased husband]
Amy B. H. Symondson

UK Incoming Passenger Lists
Departed Montreal, Quebec, arrived November 24, 1955 at Liverpool on the Ivernia, Amy Symondson, born May 5, 1901, widow, address in UK 6 Carleton Mansions, Maida Vale, London, W9, occupation theatrical, passport Great Britain, country of permanent residence England.

In the January to March 1956 marriage index Amy B. H. Symondson and Giuseppe Castegnoli, Leeds, Yorkshire, volume 2c, page 753.

There is a Betty Jumel listed in the 1980 British Phone Books 47a Wilbury Road, Hove, Brighton, Sussex.

October 1990 death index Amy Beatrice H. [probably should be an A and the middle names reversed] Castagnoli, born May 5 1901, age 89, Brighton, Sussex, volume 18, page 108.

According to Imdb.com
Betty Jumel
Born 1901 in Blackpool, Lancashire. Died October 14, 1990, age 88, in U.K..
On stage she was the regular comedy partner of Norman Evans. She’d play the man, he’ play the woman. She appeared in the films “Cup-Tie Honeymoon” (1948), “Under New Management” (1946), and “Demobbed” (1946). She performed in the pantomime, "Babe In The Wood," at the Princes Theatre in London, England.

From The Stage July 15, 2004
http://www.thestage.co.uk/features/feature.php/3176/going-for-a-bundle

Bubbly comedienne Betty Jumel is rarely mentioned on any list of variety legends. But, argues Terry Hallett, the diminutive yet fearless supporting star deserves a place among the greats

Norman Evans, Nat Jackley and Cyril Fletcher are names that have variety buffs exchanging fond memories of a bygone era, yet few mention Betty Jumel, an eccentric and bubbly comedienne who entertained audiences alongside these comedy greats during an illustrious career on stage spanning 50 years. Tiny and full of bounce, Jumel never sought the limelight but talent and hard work ensured continuous employment throughout her versatile career.
Born in 1901 at Fairhaven, near Blackpool, Jumel grew up as part of a variety act, first appearing on stage aged ten with her father Harold, who taught her singing, dancing and ventriloquism. After touring with her two brothers and a sister as The Four Jumels, when they broke up just before the First World War she rejoined her father on stage to form a successful double act. He played piano while she sang and danced but that ended when her father enlisted. Jumel carried on as a soubrette, appearing mainly in northern end of pier shows.
Billed as ‘A bundle of fun’, Jumel began to create her own comedy material, using her natural ability to appear physically absurd. Opera singers, ballerinas and concert pianists received the Jumel treatment, to provide audiences with top quality visual humour. A dedicated, hardworking professional of the old school, she would occasionally make four separate appearances in one evening.
Most of her working life was spent on the road, usually appearing in pantomimes at Christmas and in either summer shows or concert parties during the summer months. Her first West End appearance was in 1933, when she joined Albert Burdon and Dan Leno Jnr in the Lyceum revue Good Company.
Pantomime was one of Jumel’s specialities and after touring Egypt with ENSA during the Second World War, in 1944 and 45 she appeared with Evans in the Leeds Theatre Royal production of Humpty Dumpty, which set a record with its 22-week run from Christmas Eve to Whitsun. She also became one of the few successful female Dames, notably in 1948 as Dame Trot in Babes in the Wood at London’s Princes Theatre. She later starred alongside Terry-Thomas at the Palladium in Humpty Dumpty.
Many of Jumel’s summer shows were as the comedienne in productions staged by Fletcher and his wife, Betty Astell. In his 1978 memoir Nice One Cyril, Fletcher pays tribute to Jumel’s professionalism, mentioning her meticulous approach to work, diplomacy with other cast members and neatness on and off stage. She appeared for the Fletchers in the forties and fifties, with the Summer Masquerade show at Torquay that was featured on television in the late forties for six consecutive Sundays. Making his first television appearances as second comedian was Harry Secombe.
In his book, Fletcher recounts several incidents involving Jumel, including one at the Lyceum, Edinburgh, when she was well into her sixties. In a hunting scene and dressed in full hunting pink, she sat astride a panto horse with two stage hands inside. Unfortunately, the leading stage hand accidentally toppled forward so that Betty fell over the horse’s head and landed onto her face, breaking her nose. With blood pouring down her face she ad-libbed some comment to complete the sketch. That evening she bravely did her act, had her nose set in hospital the next day and never missed a performance.
Jumel also featured in several films in the forties, including Demobbed in 1944 with Jackley, Evans and Dan Young and Under New Management with the same three male stars in 1946. In 1948 Jumel appeared in the first film to be made at the new Mancunian Studio, Manchester, called Cup-Tie Honeymoon. The cast of this picture included Sandy Powell, Young and Pat Pilkington, later known as Pat Phoenix of Coronation Street fame.
With the gangly comedian Jackley, Betty was at her best in a funny sketch called At the Ball. Visually, the scene created was hilarious, as his height contrasted sharply with her diminutive figure, clad in a tightly fitted ball gown split up one side to reveal her skinny legs.
Radio helped Jumel’s career immensely, particularly her appearances in several fondly remembered series of Good Evans and Over the Garden Wall with the popular Evans. She went on to become an important part of Evans’ touring theatre revues, with their memorable sketch featuring Jumel as a tiny tenor and Evans as a huge soprano.
Offstage, Jumel first married Victor, one of the Arnley Brothers, a twenties variety act, and some years after his death she married Bill Castagnoli, an Italian acrobat, who was also to pre-decease her. She had one daughter, Georgina, from her first marriage, who became an actress.
Betty died on October 14, 1990, aged 89, and with her passing we lost one of the last greats of the old variety halls.
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See Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Jumel