About Joan Ritz
Lived 1882 – 1956 (aged 74). Joan Ritz was a British actor and film actor.
Joan Ritz (c. 1882 – 6 November 1956) was a British actress of the silent era.
She was born Jessie Rihll in West Ham, London, UK and died in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK. From 1912 to her death she was married to Percy Nash, who directed numerous of the silent films in which she acted.
Selected filmography Enoch Arden (1914) The Harbour Lights (1914) In the Ranks (1914) The Coal King (1915) A Rogue's Wife (1915) Flying from Justice (1915) The Little Minister (1915) The Romany Rye (1915) Darby and Joan (1920) Rodney Stone (1920) The Croxley Master (1921)
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Who was Joan Ritz?
British actress (1882-1956)
When was Joan Ritz born?
Joan Ritz was born on 1 July 1882.
When did Joan Ritz die?
Joan Ritz died on 6 November 1956.
What was Joan Ritz's occupation?
Joan Ritz was an actor and film actor.
What nationality was Joan Ritz?
Joan Ritz was British.
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