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Anita Hendrie

Anita Hendrie (– 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. Hendrie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Scott Hendrie and M. Her father was a surgeon. Her grandfathers were John Martin, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and painter Benjamin West.

Anita Hendrie

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Unidentified still photographer for Biograph Studios, 1909 · Biograph Bulletins, 1908-1912, p. 78 · Public domain

Name
Anita Hendrie
Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died
15 April 1940, aged 72
Place of death
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
Actress
Born
1863 · Philadelphia.
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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Anita Hendrie (– 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. Hendrie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Scott Hendrie and M. Her father was a surgeon. Her grandfathers were John Martin, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and painter Benjamin West.

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