Biography
From Wikipedia
Amelia Summerville (1862–1934), born Amelia Shaw, was an Irish-born American stage and silent film actress.
Summerville was born in County Kildare, Ireland and migrated to Toronto, Canada as a child. She first appeared on stage at the age of 7 in an operetta in Toronto.
In 1884, Summerville appeared in her first leading role in the play Adonis. She originated the role of Rosetta, the Mountain Maid.
Summerville appeared in fourteen Broadway plays from 1899 to 1925. She also performed in silent films during the 1910s and 1920s.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Great Deception
Character: Lady Jane
MOVIE • 1926
Romola
Character: Brigida
MOVIE • 1924
Romance
Character:
MOVIE • 1920
April Folly
Character: Olive Connal
MOVIE • 1920
The Witness for the Defense
Character: Margaret Pettifer
MOVIE • 1919
My Little Sister
Character: The Gray Hawk
MOVIE • 1919
The Probation Wife
Character: Eunice Galway
MOVIE • 1919
Getting Mary Married
Character: Mrs. Bussard
MOVIE • 1919
How Could You, Caroline?
Character: Mrs. Rogers
MOVIE • 1918
Mrs. Dane's Defense
Character: The Duchess of Grantby
MOVIE • 1918
Just Out of College
Character: Jonesey
MOVIE • 1915