Cleo Desmond
American actress
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Cleo Desmond (born Minnie Matilda Hatfield, April 25, 1880 – October 6, 1958) was an American actress and vaudeville performer who had a long career on the stage and screen.[1]
Born
April 25, 1880
Minnie Matilda Hatfield
April 25, 1880
DiedOctober 6, 1958 (aged 78)
San Diego, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Cleo Desmond | |
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| Born | Minnie Matilda Hatfield April 25, 1880 |
| Died | October 6, 1958 (aged 78) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
She began acting and performing at a young age, appearing in plays and in vaudeville acts as early as 1903 under the stage name Cleo Desmond. She gained nationwide attention as a member of the Lafayette Players. She and Andrew S. Bishop drew adoring fans to their theatrical performances.[2]
She eventually won some film roles and was cast in several of Oscar Micheaux's films.[1][3][4]
Selected filmography
- Mokey (1942)
- Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1941)
- Am I Guilty? (1940)
- Spirit of Youth (1938)
- The Millionaire (1927)
- Deceit (1923)
- The Easiest Way (1917)
