Amelia Summerville (born Amelia Shaw, 15 October 1862 â€" 21 January
1934) was an Irish-born American stage and silent film
actress.Summerville was born in County Kildare, Ireland and migrated
to Toronto, Ontario, 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 1885 to 1925. She also performed in silent films
during the 1910s and 1920s.
1934) was an Irish-born American stage and silent film
actress.Summerville was born in County Kildare, Ireland and migrated
to Toronto, Ontario, 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 1885 to 1925. She also performed in silent films
during the 1910s and 1920s.
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