Chrissie White was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Tilly in a Boarding House, Tilly the Tomboy Visits the Poor, and Lily of the Alley. She was a notable figure in early British cinema, remembered as a blue-eyed beauty of her time.
Personal and Family Life
Chrissie White was born Ada Constance White on May 23, 1895, in London, England. She married her co-star and sometimes director, Henry Edwards, in 1922, and they had one child together. The couple worked on 16 films, although only two have survived. White was known for her light hair and beauty, becoming a popular star in her teenage years.
Career
White’s popularity peaked with the “Tilly the Tomboy” film series, where she starred alongside Alma Taylor. Despite her fame, she chose to retire early in the 1920s, disappointing many fans who admired her talent. After her retirement, she made only a few appearances in films.
Death and Legacy
Chrissie White passed away on August 18, 1989, from a heart attack in Liss, Hampshire, England. She left a significant mark on early cinema as one of its few surviving links, remembered for her delicate beauty and memorable performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tilly in a Boarding House | 1912-09-16 | Sally |
| Tilly and the Fire Engines | 1911-09-16 | Sally |
| Wife the Weaker Vessel | 1915-09-30 | Phyllis |
| The Basilisk | 1914-12-01 | |
| Tilly the Tomboy Visits the Poor | 1910-09-16 | Sally |
| Aylwin | 1920-07-01 | Winifred Wynne |
| The Call of the Sea | 1930-11-30 | Iris Tares |
| Lily of the Alley | 1924-02-01 | Lily |
| The World of Wonderful Reality | 1924-03-01 | Jill Dealtry |
| The Kinsman | 1919-06-27 | Pamela Blois |
| Are We Down-Hearted? | 1911-01-01 | |
| When Tilly’s Uncle Flirted | 1911-03-18 | Sally |
| The Poet’s Windfall | 1918-07-01 | The Girl |
| How Things Do Develop | 1914-05-01 | The Fiancée |
| The Exploits of Tubby | 1916-09-01 | Señorita / Helen Smith / The Tramp |
| Broken in the Wars | 1919-01-01 | Mrs Bill |
| Tilly’s Party | 1911-04-01 | Sally |
| The Secret | 1918-01-01 | |
| The Joke That Failed | 1917-01-01 | |
| The City of Beautiful Nonsense | 1919-01-01 | Jill Dealtry |