Ferguson, Elsie (1883–1961)

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Ferguson, Elsie (1883–1961)

American stage and screen actress. Born Aug 19, 1883, in New York, NY; died Nov 15, 1961, in New London, Connecticut; m. Fred Hoey (div.); m. Thomas B. Clarke, Jr. (div.); m. Frederic Worlock (div.); m. Victor Egan.

Made NY stage debut in the chorus of The Belle of New York (1900); starred on Broadway in Such a Little Queen (1909); on stage for over 30 years, was featured in such plays as The First Lady of the Land, Arizona, The Merchant of Venice, The Moonflower and Outrageous Fortune; known as the "Aristocrat of the Screen," appeared in 22 silent films (1917–21), including The Rise of Jenny Cushing, Rose of the World, Song of Songs, A Doll's House, Forever, Outcast and Footlights; starred in only one talkie, Scarlet Pages.

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