Weston, Cecil (1889–1976)
Weston, Cecil (1889–1976)
South African-born actress. Name variations: Cecile Weston. Born Sept 3, 1889, in South Africa; died Aug 7, 1976, in Hollywood, CA; m. Fred Balshofer (producer-cinematographer).
Appeared in over 80 films, including Dude Ranch, Huckleberry Finn, Behold My Wife, Banjo on My Knee and Mr. Belvedere Rings a Bell.
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