
Inglis was born Desiree Mary Lucy Hawkins in Colchester, Essex, the daughter of Margaret Inglis (nee Hunt) and Alan George Hawkins. Her screen debut was in the 1934 film, Borrowed Clothes. She then had a small part in The 39 Steps (1935) as Hilary Jordan. She appeared in the 1939 British telefilm version of Gaslight before taking on the role of Adele Ainsworth in The Letter in 1940, which marked the zenith of her film career. By this time she was appearing under the pseudonym/stage name Elizabeth Earl.
movieTonight and Every Night
1945 · Joan (uncredited)
movieThe Letter
1940 · Adele Ainsworth
movieRiver's End
1940 · Linda Conniston
movieMy Love Came Back
1940 · Party Guest (uncredited)
Gas Light
1939 · Nancy
movieLandslide
1937 · Vera Grant
movieThunder in the City
1937 · Dolly
Museum Mystery
1937 · Ruth Carter
movieThe 39 Steps
1935 · Professor Jordan's Daughter Pat (uncredited)
movieBorrowed Clothes
1934 · Barbara