Irene Bentley

Irene Bentley was an American stage actress and vocalist. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she made her stage debut in 1894 as Sally Vation in the musical New Dazzler. She had a prominent career in Broadway musicals from her debut on the New York stage in 1895 until her retirement 15 years laters. She also performed in London's West End during that period. Her second marriage was to librettist Harry B. Smith.