Woman of 80 resumes control of famous London theatre . At the age of 80 , Miss Violet Melnotte has again acquired control of the Duke of York ' s Theatre which Miss Melnotte and her husband ( the late Frank Wyatt ) built at the end of last century , and which has become one of the most famous theatres in the Metropolis . Five years ago Miss Melnotte sold the theatre to Mr William Hutter for ?120 , 000 . Miss Violet Melnotte with Mr Joseph Green ( left ) and her son , Mr Frank Wyatt , her co directors at their first business meeting in London . 15 March 1933 15 March 1933