Fischer, Alice (1869–1947)

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Fischer, Alice (1869–1947)

American stage actress. Born Jan 16, 1869, in Indiana; died June 23, 1947, in New York, NY; m. William Harcourt.

Made stage debut in Nordeck with Frank Mayo (1887); toured with Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle; had greatest success in title role of Mrs. Jack (1902); founded the Twelfth Night Club, NY, and served as president for 20 years.

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