Adeline De Walt Reynolds was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Sleeping Beauty,” “Going My Way,” and “The Little Witch.”
Personal and Family Life
Adeline De Walt Reynolds was born on September 19, 1862, in Benton County, Iowa. She was married to Frank Reynolds, a juggler who performed in the vaudeville circuit, until his passing in 1905. Adeline faced many challenges, including raising four children with little money after her husband’s death and surviving the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Remarkably, she began her acting career at the age of 78, showcasing her determination and resilience.
Death and Legacy
Adeline De Walt Reynolds passed away on August 13, 1961, in Hollywood, California. She is remembered for her remarkable late-in-life career in acting and her ability to overcome significant hardships. Her roles in classic films continue to resonate, and she serves as an inspiration for aspiring actors, demonstrating that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Son of Dracula | 1943-11-05 | Madame Queen Zimba |
| Come Live with Me | 1941-01-31 | Grandma |
| Street of Chance | 1942-10-03 | Grandma Diedrich |
| Witness to Murder | 1954-04-15 | The Old Lady – Mental Patient (as Adeline de Walt Reynolds) |
| The Tuttles of Tahiti | 1942-05-01 | Mama Ruau |
| Lydia Bailey | 1952-05-30 | Mme. Antoinette d’Autremont (uncredited) |
| A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | 1945-02-28 | Mrs. Waters (uncredited) |
| The Human Comedy | 1943-03-02 | Librarian (as Adeline DeWalt Reynolds) |
| Happy Land | 1943-11-10 | Mrs. Schneider (uncredited) |
| Here Comes the Groom | 1951-09-20 | Aunt Amy |
| Pony Soldier | 1952-04-01 | White Moon (as Adeline DeWalt Reynolds) |
| Iceland | 1942-09-21 | Grandma (uncredited) |
| The Little Witch | 1945-12-28 | Dona Lucia Castillo |
| Behind the Rising Sun | 1943-08-01 | Grandmother |
| The Corn Is Green | 1945-03-29 | Old Woman Reading (uncredited) |
| The Girl from Manhattan | 1948-10-01 | Old woman |
| Tales of Manhattan | 1942-08-05 | Elsa’s Old Mother (Laughton sequence) |
| Three Lives | 1953-09-17 | Mrs. Vadney |
| Stars in My Crown | 1950-05-11 | Granny Gailbraith (uncredited) |
| The Sickle or the Cross | 1949-07-01 | Mrs. Burnside |
| Edge of Hell | 1956-07-01 | Himself |
| Going My Way | 1944-05-15 | Mrs. Molly Fitzgibbon (uncredited) |
| Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | 1991-01-01 | Madame Zimba (archive footage) |