Amelia Summerville was an American actress known for The Great Deception, The Witness for the Defense, and How Could You, Caroline?. Born on October 15, 1862, in County Kildare, Ireland, she made significant contributions to early cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Amelia’s birth name was Amelia Maria Shaw, and she was the daughter of Thomas Searby Shaw and Susanna Wilson. She was married twice, first to Frederick Russell Runnels from 1880 to 1898, with whom she had two children, and then to Eugene Maria Stepan from April 10, 1898, until his death on April 23, 1917.
Death and Legacy
Amelia Summerville passed away on January 21, 1934, in New York City, New York, after a fall. Her work in films during the silent era left an impact on early American cinema, and she is remembered for her notable performances in various films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Romola | 1924-12-06 | Brigida |
| The Great Deception | 1926-07-26 | Lady Jane |
| Getting Mary Married | 1919-04-19 | Mrs. Bussard |
| The Probation Wife | 1919-05-24 | Eunice Galway |
| April Folly | 1920-03-20 | Olive Connal |
| Romance | 1920-05-16 | |
| How Could You, Caroline? | 1918-05-05 | Mrs. Rogers |
| The Witness for the Defense | 1919-09-14 | Margaret Pettifer |
| Mrs. Dane’s Defense | 1918-01-07 | The Duchess of Grantby |