Career Early works and career break Scales started her career in 1951 as an assistant stage manager at the Bristol Old Vic, but has stated that she has always wanted to be an actor. Throughout her career, she has often been cast in comic roles. Her early work included the (now believed to be lost) second UK adaptation of Pride and Prejudice (1952), Laxdale Hall (1953), Hobson's Choice (1954), The Matchmaker on Broadway (1955), Room at the Top (1959) and Waltz of the Toreadors (1962).
Career Earl.y works and career break Scales started her career in 1951 as an assistant stage manager at the Bristol Old Vic, but has stated that she has always wanted to be an actor. Throughout her career, she has often been cast in comic roles. Her early work included the (now believed to be lost) second UK adaptation of Pride and Prejudice (1952), Laxdale Hall (1953), Hobson's Choice (1954), The Matchmaker on Broadway (1955), Room at the Top (1959) and Waltz of the Toreadors (1962).