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Mary Carr

Mary Carr (née Kenevan; March 14, 1874 – June 24, 1973) was an American film actress, both in the silent and sound era of film. She appeared in more than 140 films from 1915 to 1956, and was given some of filmdoms plum mother roles in silent pictures, especially Fox's 1920 Over the Hill to the Poorhouse, which was a great success. Carr bore a strong resemblance to Lucy Beaumont, another famous character actress of the time who specialized in maternal roles.

Also recorded as Mary Kennevan

Mary Carr

Silent film actress Mary Carr.

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Name
Mary Carr
Birth Name
Mary Kenevan
Born
14 March 1874
Birthplace
Germantown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
24 June 1973
Place of death
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, U.S.
Occupation
Actress
Spouse
William Carr (1901-1926) (separated)
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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Mary Carr (née Kenevan; March 14, 1874 – June 24, 1973) was an American film actress, both in the silent and sound era of film. She appeared in more than 140 films from 1915 to 1956, and was given some of filmdoms plum mother roles in silent pictures, especially Fox's 1920 Over the Hill to the Poorhouse, which was a great success. Carr bore a strong resemblance to Lucy Beaumont, another famous character actress of the time who specialized in maternal roles.

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