Edith King

Edith King (born Edith Keck; November 14, 1896 – February 24, 1973) was an American stage and film actress.

Biography Edith King was born Edith Keck, daughter of John Keck, in White Haven, Pennsylvania in November 14, 1896. She first visited a theater when she was 14, and decided then to pursue an acting career. Before her stage career took off, she was an artist's model, working with Howard Chandler Christy for several of his paintings and illustrations. She appeared in theatrical productions such as Bab (playing the older sister of Helen Hayes's main character) and Thank You, and films such as Saratoga. She worked with Alfred Lunt and his wife in several productions, including The Seagull (as Polina) and The Taming of the Shrew (as the minor characters Curtis and the widow).

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1946 Calcutta Mrs. Smith 1947 Blaze of Noon Mrs. Murphy 1948 The Gallant Blade Mme. Chauvignac 1948 Belle Starr's Daughter Mrs. Allen 1953 Girl on the Run Lil