Anita Hendrie | |
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 Hendrie in The Voice of the Violin (1909) | |
| Born | 1867 or 1868 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 15, 1940, aged 72 Brooklyn, New York |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1908–1912 |
Anita Hendrie (1867 or 1868[1] – April 15, 1940) was an American actress who appeared in 67 silent films between 1908 and 1912, and in several stock theater and vaudeville plays since 1899.[2]
Hendrie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Scott Hendrie and M. Louise Morton.[3] Her father was a surgeon. Her grandfathers were John Martin, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and painter Benjamin West.[2]
Hendrie acted with the stock company at Forepaugh's theater in Cincinnati until going to work to Salt Lake City in 1907.[4] She died at her home in Brooklyn at age 72 on April 15, 1940.[1] Her grave is in Milford, Connecticut.[5]
- ^ a b "Mrs. Anita Hendrie Miles: Rites for Former Actress". Daily News. April 18, 1940. p. 37. Retrieved August 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "The Call Boy's Chat". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 17, 1899. p. 30. Retrieved March 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 1870 Philadelphia Co., PA, U.S. Federal Census, Philadelphia, Dist. 74, Precinct 1, Ward 23, Post Office: Bustleton, November 22, Sheet 49, Page 645, Line 1, W. Scott Hendrie, Line 2, M. Louise Hendrie, Line 3, Anita Hendrie, 7, Female.
- ^ "Amusements". Truth. May 11, 1907. p. 10. Retrieved August 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Obituary 5 -- No Title". The New York Times. April 17, 1940. p. 29. Retrieved August 19, 2021.