Murphy, Edna (1899–1974)

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Murphy, Edna (1899–1974)

American actress. Born Elizabeth Edna Murphy, Nov 17, 1899, in New York, NY; died Aug 3, 1974, in Santa Monica, CA; m. Mervyn LeRoy (film director), 1927 (div. 1933).

Became a top NY model; appeared on screen (1919–32), in such films as Live Wires, Nobody's Bride, The White Moth, Lena Rivers, College Days and Modern Daughters.

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