Evelyn Selbie

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Evelyn Selbie
Selbie in 1919
Born(1871-07-06)July 6, 1871
DiedDecember 7, 1950(1950-12-07) (aged 79)
Resting placeInglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1916–1941

Evelyn Selbie (July 6, 1871 – December 7, 1950) was an American stage actress and performer in both silent and sound films.

Biography

Born in

San Diego, California and then a long one in Alaska
with T.D. Frawley. During the Alaska tour Evelyn alternated leads with Virginia Thornton.

In 1909, Selbie joined a vaudeville team, leaving the Bentley stock company.[3]

Selbie began her motion picture career in 1912 with the

Cecil B. De Mille.[6] She continued in motion pictures until 1949 with The Doolins of Oklahoma, in which she played Birdie. She participated in the Fu Manchu film serials and did freelance
work on radio.

On December 7, 1950, Selbie died

Motion Picture Country Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She was 79. Selbie entered the Motion Picture Country Hospital two weeks after suffering a heart attack. The interment was at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California
.

Selected filmography

References

  • Frederick, Maryland Post, Friday, October 17, 1913, Page 3.
  • The New York Times, Evelyn Selbie, Actress, December 9, 1950, Page 15.
  • Santa Fe New American, Veteran Movie Actress Dies, Friday, December 8, 1950, Page 12, Section A.

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