Ellis, Edith (c. 1874–1960)
Ellis, Edith (c. 1874–1960)
American actress and playwright. Born c. 1874 in Coldwater, Michigan; died Dec 27, 1960, in New York, NY; sister of Edward Ellis (actor and playwright); m. H. Furness; children: Ellis Baker (actress).
Began career as an actress; wrote or adapted over 30 plays, including Mary Jane's Pa, White Collars, Seven Sisters, The Moon and Sixpence, The Dangerous Age and The White Villa.
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