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Winifred Harris

1880 – 1972

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About Winifred Harris

Lived 1880 – 1972 (aged 92). Winifred Harris was a British actor and film actor.

Winifred Vera Emily Harris (17 March 1880 – 18 April 1972) was a British actress with a substantial career in America. She appeared in New York plays beginning in 1914 and acted in numerous plays up to 1934. She left Broadway plays for films though she had begun her film career during the silent era. She was born in Kew, Surrey, England, UK and died at age 92 in Evanston, Illinois, US.

Selected filmography

The Crucial Test (1916) The Iron Hand (1916) The Co-Respondent (1917) The Dazzling Miss Davison (1917) A Daughter of Two Worlds (1920) The Woman of His Dream (1921) Belonging (1922) The Purple Highway (1923) The Love Doctor (1929) The Racketeer (1929) The Grand Dame (1931) Fast and Loose (1930) Ouanga (1936) Night Must Fall (1937) Kid Nightingale (1939) Rose of Washington Square (1939) A Child Is Born (1939) Mardi Gras (1943) The Lone Wolf in Mexico (1947) That Hagen Girl (1947)

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Winifred Vera Emily Harris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Winifred Harris?

actress (1880-1972)

When was Winifred Harris born?

Winifred Harris was born on 17 March 1880 in Bedminster.

When did Winifred Harris die?

Winifred Harris died on 18 April 1972 in Evanston.

What was Winifred Harris's occupation?

Winifred Harris was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Winifred Harris?

Winifred Harris was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Winifred Harris

· Wikidata: Q16066966

· DBpedia: Winifred Harris

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