Yellow Sands (The Play Pictorial volume 50) The cast list is accompanied by a description of the plot and photographs of the actors in character and in scenes from the play. In particular Viola Lyel as Emma Major, Ralph Richardson as Arthur Varwell, Cedric Hardwicke as Dick Varwell, Frank Vosper as Joe Varwell, Muriel Hewitt as Lydia Blake, Susan Richmond as Jenifer Varwell, Edward Petley as Thomas Major, Amy Veness as Mary Varwell, H.O. Nicholson as Mr. Baslow, Alice and Drusilla Wills as Minnie as Nelly Masters and Amy Veness as Mary. 3.11.1926