Jane Cain Death
Jane passed away on September 19, 1996 at the age of 87.
When did Jane Cain die?
September 19, 1996How old was Jane Cain when died?
87
Jane Cain Birthday and Date of Death
Jane Cain was born on May 1, 1909 and died on September 19, 1996. Jane was 87 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 1, 1909
Date of Death: September 19, 1996
Age at Death: 87
Jane Cain - Biography
Ethel Jane Cain (1 May 1909 – 19 September 1996) was a British telephonist and the original voice of the speaking clock in the United Kingdom. She was appointed in 1936 following a "search for the girl with the golden voice". Her voice was used from 1936 until 1963, when it was replaced by Pat Simmons. She also made a record for the GPO helping other staff improve their speaking voice and went on to become announcer for Henry Hall during one of his broadcast concerts. She was later offered a film part by Columbia Pictures under the name of Jane Cain. Originally the speaking clock was accessed by dialling 846, spelling out the letters T-I-M, on the telephone dial in 'Director Area' (London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool & Manchester) and 952 as it was introduced elsewhere in the UK. .
