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Mayme Kelso

American actress (1867–1946) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mary L. "Mayme" Kelso (February 28, 1867 June 5, 1946), also known as May or Maym Kelso,[1][2][3][4] was an American actress and recording artist. She appeared in more than 70 silent films between 1911 and 1927. Born in Ohio (some sources state Dayton, others Columbus) and died in South Pasadena, California from a heart attack.[5] She is especially known for her performances in Seven Keys to Baldpate (1925), Male and Female (1919), and Clarence (1922).[citation needed]

Born(1867-02-28)February 28, 1867
Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 5, 1946(1946-06-05) (aged 79)
OthernamesMay Kelso, Maym Kelso
OccupationActress
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Mayme Kelso
Kelso c.1914
Born(1867-02-28)February 28, 1867
Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 5, 1946(1946-06-05) (aged 79)
Other namesMay Kelso, Maym Kelso
OccupationActress
Years active1894–1927
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Kelso's first Broadway performance was as Mrs. Magrueder in About Town in 1894. Other stage performances include:[6]

  • The Geisha (1896, Dorothy Sweet)
  • Broadway to Tokio (1900, Anisette)
  • The Defender (1902, Mrs. Everly Chase)
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (1903, Second Fairy)
  • The Hurdy-Gurdy Girl (1907, Gwendolyn Fitzgerald)
  • A Waltz Dream (1908, Friedericke)
  • The Shanghai Gesture (1928, Lady Blessington)

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