Dame Mary Louise Webster,, known professionally as May Whitty and later, for her charity work, Dame May Whitty, was an English stage and film actress. She was one of the first two women entertainers to become a Dame. The British actors union Equity was established in her home. After a successful career she moved over to Hollywood films at the age of 72. She went to live in America, where she won awards for her film roles.
May Whitty
Active - 1914 - 1948 |
Birth - Jun 19, 1865 |
Death - May 29, 1948 |
Genres - Drama, Romance, Comedy, Mystery-Suspense, Thriller
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Subgenres - Psychological Thriller Film, Film Noir, Musical, Romantic Comedy, Silent Film
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Mary Louisa Whitty, May Whitty, Miss May Whitty, Old Faithful-
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