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Edna May Oliver

ActorBorn 1883, died 1942On stage 1917 to 193213 productions on this page

Edna May Oliver (née Nutter, November 9, 1883 – November 9, 1942) was an American stage and film actress. During the 1930s, she was one of the better-known character actresses in American films, often playing tart-tongued spinsters.

On stage

13 productions, 15 years

1917

Oh, Boy!Broadway Princess Theatre. Original. Directed by Edward Royce, Robert Milton

463 performances

1919

The Rose of ChinaBroadway Lyric Theatre. Original. Directed by Robert Milton

47 performances

1920

My Golden GirlBroadway Nora Bayes Theatre. Original. Directed by J. Clifford Brooke

105 performances

1920

The Half MoonBroadway Liberty Theatre. Original. Directed by Fred G. Latham

48 performances

1921

Her Salary ManBroadway Cort Theatre. Original. Directed by Harry Andrews

32 performances

1921

Wait 'Til We're MarriedBroadway Playhouse Theatre. Original. Directed by John McKee

1922

Wild Oats LaneBroadway Broadhurst Theatre. Original. Directed by Lillian Trimble Bradley

13 performances

1923

IceboundBroadway Sam H Harris Theatre. Original. Directed by Sam Forrest

171 performances

1924

In His ArmsBroadway Fulton Theatre. Original. Directed by Guthrie McClintic

40 performances

1925

Cradle SnatchersBroadway Music Box Theatre. Original. Directed by Sam Forrest

478 performances

1925

IsabelBroadway Empire Theatre. Original. Directed by Frank Reicher

31 performances

1927

Show BoatBroadway Ziegfeld Theatre. Original. Directed by Zeke Colvan

572 performances

1932

Show BoatBroadway Casino Theatre. Revival

180 performances

Worked with more than once

12 names

Thomas Gunn 3 productions
Thomas E Jackson 2 productions
Tess Gardella 2 productions
Tana Kamp 2 productions
Sammy White 2 productions
Rose Mariella 2 productions
Phil Sheridan 2 productions
Norma Terris 2 productions
Marion Coakley 2 productions
Marie Carroll 2 productions
Margaret Lawrence 2 productions
Laura Clairon 2 productions

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