Minnette Barrett (March 25, 1880 - June 20, 1964) was an American actress. She primarily appeared on stage and in vaudeville, though she also had a few film appearances. She appeared in vaudeville with Joe Jefferson Jr. and
Florence Nash
Florence Nash (née Ryan) (October 2, 1888 — April 2, 1950) was an American actress and author. She was sister to theater and movie actor Mary Nash.
Early life
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[(22 June 1964)]
Minnette Barrett, Actress, On Stage and in Vaudeville
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During
World War II
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she led the
American Theatre Wing's war bonds drive.
Selected appearances
* ''Mr. Buttles'' (1910)
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''Mother'' (1910) as Ardath Wetherill
* ''
In 1999
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Production
The piece debuted at th ...
'' (1912) (playlet)
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Salvation Nell'' (1915)
* ''
The Ragamuffin'' (1916)
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''The Bat'' (1920, and 1937 revival)
* ''The Show Off''
* ''Lovely Lady'' (1925)
* ''
Desire Under the Elms'' (1952 revival)
* ''Mrs. McThing'' (1953)
References
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1880 births
1964 deaths
American film actresses
American stage actresses
20th-century American actresses
Vaudeville performers
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