Blanche Cornwall
American actress (1868-1918) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 50
Blanche Cornwall, was an American silent film and stage actress who is best known for her work in the years 1911-1914 as a leading lady for Solax Studios and Alice Guy-Blaché; film's first female director and producer.
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Burstup Homes' Murder CaseFilm, Mrs. Reggie Jellybone
The ThiefFilm, 19131912
A Comedy of ErrorsFilm, Mrs. GreeneyesBetween Two FiresFilm, 1912Clarissa Howland
Dublin DanFilm, 1912Rosalie Clarke - Forsythe's WardGod DisposesFilm, 1912Mrs. Charles Knight Jr.
In the Year 2000Film, 1912Claudine ClaireMrs. Cranston's JewelsFilm, 1912Mrs. John Cranston
The Detective's DogFilm, 1912Mary Harper - Jim's Wife
The Girl in the Arm-ChairFilm, 1912Peggy WilsonThe Woman Behind the ManFilm, 1912Mrs. Frugal
Two Little RangersFilm, 19121911
Starting SomethingFilmThe Violin Maker of NurembergFilm, 1911Gretzel1868Born24 April 1868People around Blanche
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Blanche was born to William and Edith Dickey and took her mother's maiden name of Cornwall upon embarking on a theatrical career. She began acting on the stage with the repertory company of famed actress and theater director, Mildred Holland. She was also part of The Shubert Organization and made a success playing in theatrical adaptations of Charlotte Temple and David Copperfield.
