Ricca Allen (June 9, 1863 â€" September 13, 1949) was a Canadian stage
and film actress. She appeared in 58 films between 1913 and
1941.[1]Born in Victoria, British Columbia,[1] Allen was sister to
Louise Allen and Ray Allen. All three were popular dancers in the
1880s. For nine years, she performed in a company headed by Nance
O'Neil. She later had her own company in vaudeville.[2]Allen performed
at Niblo's Garden for more than five years.[2] Her Broadway credits
include Blind Alleys (1924), Up and Down Broadway (1910), Uncle Tom's
Cabin (1907), Judith of Bethulia (1904), The Fires of St. John (1904),
Hedda Gabler (1904) and Magda (1904).[3]
and film actress. She appeared in 58 films between 1913 and
1941.[1]Born in Victoria, British Columbia,[1] Allen was sister to
Louise Allen and Ray Allen. All three were popular dancers in the
1880s. For nine years, she performed in a company headed by Nance
O'Neil. She later had her own company in vaudeville.[2]Allen performed
at Niblo's Garden for more than five years.[2] Her Broadway credits
include Blind Alleys (1924), Up and Down Broadway (1910), Uncle Tom's
Cabin (1907), Judith of Bethulia (1904), The Fires of St. John (1904),
Hedda Gabler (1904) and Magda (1904).[3]
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