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Mabel Barrison

1882 – 1912

Canadian-American actress and singer

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About Mabel Barrison

Lived 1882 – 1912 (aged 30). Mabel Barrison was an American singer, actor and stage actor.

Mabel Barrison (April 21, 1882 – November 1, 1912) was a Canadian born American stage actress and singer in the first decade of the 20th century. She was born Eva Farrance and joined a musical chorus while still in her teens. She appeared in vaudeville and on Broadway with Weber and Fields and was spotted by stage director Julian Mitchell for a role in the 1903 Babes in Toyland. "The Blue Mouse" was written by Clyde Fitch and Fitch himself selected Barrison for a role in the play. Barrison was plagued by health problems the last two years of her life. She died on November 1, 1912, in Toronto at the age of 30.

Broadway plays Florodora (1900) Twirly Whirly(1902) Humming Birds and Onions (1902) The Stickiness of Gelatine (1902) The Big Little Princess (1903) Babes in Toyland (1903) Babes in Toyland (1905)(revival) The Land of Nod and The Song Birds (1907) The Flower of the Ranch (1908) The Blue Mouse (1908) Lulu's Husbands (1910)

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Also known as
Eva Farrance

Family & relationships

Spouse
Joseph E. Howard

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mabel Barrison?

Canadian-American actress and singer

When was Mabel Barrison born?

Mabel Barrison was born on 21 April 1882 in Toronto.

When did Mabel Barrison die?

Mabel Barrison died on 1 November 1912 in Toronto.

What was Mabel Barrison's occupation?

Mabel Barrison was a singer, actor and stage actor.

What nationality was Mabel Barrison?

Mabel Barrison was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mabel Barrison

· Wikidata: Q16058437

· DBpedia: Mabel Barrison

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