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Nanine Wright

1876 – 1947

American actress

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About Nanine Wright

Lived 1876 – 1947 (aged 70). Nanine Wright was an American actor.

Nanine Wright (June 3, 1876 – May 23, 1947) was an American silent film actress. She is known for her roles in Risky Business and the lost film serial Graft as Mrs. Larnigan.

Filmography

The Mysterious Witness (1923) as Mrs. John Brant Play Square (1921) as Johnny's Mother Risky Business (1920) as Grandma The Luck of Geraldine Laird (1920) as Mrs. Fitzpatrick Destiny (1919) as Mrs. Burton Whom the Gods Would Destroy (1919) Rosemary Climbs the Heights (1918) as Hilda Van Voort The Square Deal (1918) as Mary Gilson The Reed Case (1917) as Mrs. John Reed The Thief Maker (Short) (1917) as Mrs. Stoddard A Blissful Calamity (Short) (1917) as Westie's Mother The Circus of Life (1917) as Undetermined Role (uncredited) The Phantom's Secret (1917) as Mrs. Lavinia Marston The Girl in the Garret (Short) (1917) as Mrs. Dunning The Indian's Lament (Short) (1917) as Mrs. Conolly The War Waif (Short) (1917) as Grandmother The Bubble of Love (Short) (1917) as Mrs. Seton A Child of Mystery (1916) Mrs. Andrews Wanted: A Home (1916) as The Widow The Whirlpool of Destiny (1916) as Mother Giles As in a Dream (Short) (1916) as Mrs. Robbins Naked Hearts (1916) as Cecil's Mother (as Nannie Wright) The Beloved Liar (Short) (1916) as Mrs. Quinby The Flirt (Short) (1916) as Mrs. Madison (as Nannine Wright) Graft (A lost Serial of 15 episodes) (1915) as Mrs. Larnigan Liquor and the Law The Tenement House Evil The Traction Grab Grinding Life Down America Saved from War Old King Coal The Insurance Swindlers The Patent Medicine Danger The Shot (Short) (1915) as Mrs. Garrett

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nanine Wright?

American actress (1876-1947)

When was Nanine Wright born?

Nanine Wright was born on 3 June 1876 in Oregon.

When did Nanine Wright die?

Nanine Wright died on 23 May 1947 in California.

What was Nanine Wright's occupation?

Nanine Wright was an actor.

What nationality was Nanine Wright?

Nanine Wright was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nanine Wright

· Wikidata: Q37762656

· DBpedia: Nanine Wright

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