Edna Purviance

Born: 1895-10-19

Birthplace: Paradise Valley, Nevada, USA

Biography

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Edna Purviance (October 21, 1895 – January 11, 1958) was an American actress during the silent movie era. She was the leading lady in many Charlie Chaplin movies. In a span of eight years, she appeared in over thirty films with Chaplin.

Known For

The Kid
Limelight
A Dog's Life
Monsieur Verdoux
The Fireman
The Pilgrim
Pay Day
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
Shoulder Arms
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

Top Movie Credits

The Kid The Woman
Limelight Mrs. Parker (uncredited)
A Dog's Life Bar Singer (uncredited)
Monsieur Verdoux Garden Party Guest (uncredited)
The Pilgrim Miss Brown, the Girl
Pay Day Foreman's Daughter