Celli, Faith (1888–1942)

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Celli, Faith (1888–1942)

English actress. Name variations: Lady Elibank. Born Nov 27, 1888, in Kensington, England; died Dec 16 (some sources cite Dec 27), 1942, in Ascot, England; m. Hon. Arthur Murray.

Made stage debut at the Duke of York as Tootles in Peter Pan (1907); other plays include Priscilla Runs Away, The Man from Mexico, Very Much Married, The Little Café, The Blue Lagoon, Threads, Mixed Doubles, Caroline, Brother Alfred and Pygmalion; came to prominence as Margaret in Dear Brutus (1917); films include The Bump.