Michelena, Beatriz (1890–1942)

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Michelena, Beatriz (1890–1942)

American actress. Born Feb 22, 1890, in New York, NY; died Oct 10, 1942, in San Francisco, CA; sister of Vera Michelena (1884–1961, actress); m. George Middleton.

Best remembered for her portrayal of Bret Harte heroines for the California Motion Picture Corp.; films include Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, Salomy Jane, The Unwritten Law, The Heart of Juanita and The Flame of Hellgate.

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