Edith King (1896– February 24, 1973) was an American stage and film actress.
Edith King was born Edith Keck, daughter of John Keck, in White Haven, Pennsylvania in 1896.[1][2] She first visited a theater when she was 14, and decided then to pursue an acting career.[3] She moved to New York City at a young age and promptly arranged a meeting with David Belasco, who gave her a part in his current play, Marie Odile.[3]
In later life, King lived in Kendall Park, New Jersey, where she owned a small gift shop while continuing her acting career.[2] In 1972 King moved from Riviera BeachtoDaytona Beach, where she died on February 24, 1973.[1]
King was known as a stage and film actress, with a career spanning over 50 years (from roughly 1916 to 1964).[1][4] Before her stage career took off, she was an artist's model, working with Howard Chandler Christy for several of his paintings and illustrations.[3] She appeared in theatrical productions such as Bab (playing the older sister of Helen Hayes's main character)[5] and Thank You,[6] and films such as Saratoga.[7] She worked with Alfred Lunt and his wife in several productions, including The Seagull (as Polina) and The Taming of the Shrew (as the minor characters Curtis and the widow).[4]
She played BiancainPaul Robeson's 1943 production of Othello before taking over the role of Emilia in 1944 (replacing Margaret Webster).[8][9]
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1946 | Calcutta | Mrs. Smith | |
1947 | Blaze of Noon | Mrs. Murphy | |
1948 | The Gallant Blade | Mme. Chauvignac | |
1948 | Belle Starr's Daughter | Mrs. Allen | |
1953 | Girl on the Run | Lil |
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