Lucy Cotton
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Lucy Cotton was an American
actress. She appeared in 12 films between 1910
and 1921
. In 1915 Miss Cotton appeared on stage in "Polygamy" at the Park Theatre in New York City.
She was born in Houston, Texas
, USA and died in Miami Beach, Florida
. She went to New York City
in her teens and found her first role on Broadway in the chorus of The Quaker Girl
. She then starred in the production of Up in Mabel's Room
.
As a popular actress, her personal life was closely followed by the press. In 1924, she married Edward Russell Thomas
, publisher of the New York Morning Telegraph. He died two years afterward, in July 1926, leaving a sizeable fortune of $27 million and a young daughter, Lucetta, behind. After that she had a series of marriages that did not last; Lytton Ament (1927–30), lawyer Charles Hann (divorced 1932), William M. Magraw (1932–1941), and Prince Vladimir Eristavi-Tchitcherine (married 1941).
United States
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actress. She appeared in 12 films between 1910
1910 in film
The year 1910 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*The newsreel footage of the funeral of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom is shot in Kinemacolor, making it the first color newsreel....
and 1921
1921 in film
-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1921:U.S.A. unless stated*$10,000 Under a Pillow, silent film directed by Frank Moser*The Ace of Hearts, silent film directed by Wallace Worsley*Across the Divide, silent film directed by John Holloway...
. In 1915 Miss Cotton appeared on stage in "Polygamy" at the Park Theatre in New York City.
She was born in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, USA and died in Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, incorporated on March 26, 1915. The municipality is located on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the latter which separates the Beach from Miami city proper...
. She went to New York City
New York City
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in her teens and found her first role on Broadway in the chorus of The Quaker Girl
The Quaker Girl
The Quaker Girl is a Edwardian musical comedy in three acts with a book by James T. Tanner, lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank, and music by Lionel Monckton. In its story, The Quaker Girl contrasts dour Quaker morality with Parisienne high fashion. The protagonist, Prudence, is thrown out...
. She then starred in the production of Up in Mabel's Room
Up in Mabel's Room
Up in Mabel's Room is a 1944 film directed by Allan Dwan based on the play by Wilson Collison. It stars Marjorie Reynolds and Jack Oakie. It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1945. Remake of a 1926 silent film.-Cast:...
.
As a popular actress, her personal life was closely followed by the press. In 1924, she married Edward Russell Thomas
Edward Russell Thomas
Edward Russell Thomas was an American businessman and sportsman, and owner of the New York Morning Telegraph, which he bought in 1904 from the estate of William Collins Whitney. He was a son of Union general Samuel Thomas, and later became the first American to kill someone in a car accident.From...
, publisher of the New York Morning Telegraph. He died two years afterward, in July 1926, leaving a sizeable fortune of $27 million and a young daughter, Lucetta, behind. After that she had a series of marriages that did not last; Lytton Ament (1927–30), lawyer Charles Hann (divorced 1932), William M. Magraw (1932–1941), and Prince Vladimir Eristavi-Tchitcherine (married 1941).