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Amelia Summerville
Born 1862-10-13County Kildare, Ireland
From Wikipedia Amelia Summerville (1862–1934), born Amelia Shaw, was an Irish-born American stage and silent film actress. Summerville was born in County Kildare, Ireland and migrated to Toronto, Canada as a child. She first appeared on stage at the age of 7 in an operetta in Toronto. In 1884, Summerville appeared in her first leading role in the play Adonis. She originated the role of Rosetta, the Mountain Maid. Summerville appeared in fourteen Broadway plays from 1899 to 1925. She also performed in silent films during the 1910s and 1920s.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Great DeceptionLady JaneRomolaBrigidaRomanceRoleApril FollyOlive ConnalThe Witness for the DefenseMargaret PettiferMy Little SisterThe Gray HawkThe Probation WifeEunice GalwayGetting Mary MarriedMrs. BussardHow Could You, Caroline?Mrs. RogersMrs. Dane's DefenseThe Duchess of GrantbyJust Out of CollegeJonesey