Alice Fischer (actress)

Alice Fischer

Actress Alice Fischer as Lola in "Silver Falls"
Born January 16, 1869
Terre Haute, Indiana
Died June 23, 1947
New York City, New York
Occupation Actress
Years active 1887-1935
Spouse(s) William King Harcourt

Alice Fischer (January 16, 1869 – June/or July 23, 1947)[1] was an American stage actress born in Indiana. Her one film appearance was the now lost 1917 National Red Cross Pageant. She was a great beauty as a young woman at the turn of the 20th Century.

She made her stage debut in 1887 in a play called Nordeck. Broadway debut Dec. 3 1888 at The Broadway Theatre played Minna in Little Lord Fauntleroy. In 1892 played an interesting part Agrippina in a production of Nero, 14th Street Theatre. In 1893 she toured with legendary Joseph Jefferson.[2]

She founded the Twelfth Night Club in New York and was the President of the organisation for over 20 years.

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References

  1. ↑ Silent Film Necrology 2nd edit. p.171 c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana
  2. ↑ Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912-1976 vol.2 D-H p.840, original versions published annually by John Parker; this 1976 version by Gale Research Company

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