Ida Kramer

Ida Kramer ( – October 14, 1930} was an American actress. When she died, she held the world record for consecutive performances in one play.

Early years Born in Russia, Kramer came to the United States when she was 13.

Career Most of Kramer's early acting career was spent with Jewish theatrical companies, speaking Yiddish,

Kramer debuted on Broadway as a member of the chorus in La Belle Paree / Bow-Sing / Tortajada (1911). She also appeared in The Man with Three Wives (1913) and The Passing Show of 1914. In 1922, Kramer began portraying Abie Cohen's mother in Abie's Irish Rose at the Republic Theatre in New York. She continued in that role until the play closed in October 1927. During that span, she appeared in 2,327 consecutive performances, which established a world record. She also performed in the role for a few months in a touring production of the play Kramer identified with her role, saying: "Mrs. Cohen is me. She is all Jewish women. I am so tired many times, but when I get in my dressing room and make-up, I feel great. She is like a tonic to me." In her later years, she visited orphanages, hospitals, and homes for the aged on Sundays, She also often visited a neighborhood populated by poor people, distributing food and toys.

Death Kramer died of heart disease on October 14, 1930, at her home in Brooklyn, aged 52. Her death came soon after she had a meal with her family in celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles.