Lydia Yeamans Titus | |
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 Titus, c. 1910 | |
| Born | Lydia Annie Yeamans 12 December 1857 Tasman Sea, between Sydney and Melbourne |
| Died | 30 December 1929 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Stage and screen actress |
| Spouse | Frederick J. Titus |
| Relatives | Jennie Yeamans(sister) |
Lydia Yeamans Titus (12 December 1857 – 30 December 1929) was an Australian-born American singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress who had a lengthy career in vaudeville and cinema. She was remembered on stage for her "Baby-Talk" act and a popular rendition of the English ballad, "Sally in Our Alley". In appreciation, King Edward VII once presented Titus a gold bar pin with the opening notes of "Sally in Our Alley" etched in diamonds. In later life Titus became a pioneer in the medium of film appearing in at least 132 motion pictures between 1911 and 1930.