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Dame Mary Louise Webster, DBE (née Whitty; 19 June 1865 – 29 May 1948), known professionally as May Whitty and later, for her charity work, Dame May Whitty, was an English stage and film actress. She was one of the first two women entertainers to become a Dame.
May Whitty (1865-1948) was a British actress who starred in stage and film, and received two Oscar nominations. She was also a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and a mother of playwright Margaret Webster.
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- Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
May Whitty. Actress: The Lady Vanishes. Born Mary Whitty on June 19, 1865, to a Liverpool newspaper editor and his wife, she became known as May Whitty to the world.
- June 19, 1865
- May 29, 1948
Dame Mary Louise Webster, DBE (née Whitty; 19 June 1865 – 29 May 1948), known professionally as May Whitty and later, for her charity work, Dame May Whitty, was an English stage and film actress. She was one of the first two women entertainers to become a Dame.
May Whitty was an English actress who performed on stage and screen for over half a century. She was known for her roles in The School for Scandal, The Enchanted Cottage, and Night Must Fall, among others.
Aug 24, 2016 · Dame May Whitty was an English actress who appeared in London and New York, and in films such as The Lady Vanishes. She was the mother of Margaret Webster, a director and producer.
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May 14, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Dame May Whitty, a British actress who starred on stage and screen and was nominated for two Oscars. See her essential films, such as Night Must Fall, The Lady Vanishes and Mrs. Miniver.