Amelia Summerville

Born: 1862-10-13

Birthplace: County Kildare, Ireland

Biography

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.

Known For

How Could You, Caroline?
Romola
Mrs. Dane's Defense
Romance
The Witness for the Defense
My Little Sister
Just Out of College
April Folly
The Great Deception
The Probation Wife

Top Movie Credits

Romola Brigida
Mrs. Dane's Defense The Duchess of Grantby
My Little Sister The Gray Hawk
April Folly Olive Connal
The Probation Wife Eunice Galway