Clara Allen was an American actress who is best known for her work in theatre and early radio. She was born as Clara Winder Lawrence on July 13, 1863, in California, USA, and passed away on May 18, 1940.
Personal and Family Life
Clara Allen was born to Irish immigrants, David and Agnes Gleason Lawrence, in Sierra County, California. She was married three times, first to Edward Van Alstine, with whom she had two children, but they divorced in 1885. Her second husband was Horace Wilcox Felton, with whom she had one child, but he passed away in 1899. In 1904, she married Pearl Ruben Allen, and they remained together until her death in 1940.
Career
Clara began her acting career on stage, inspired by her daughter Verna Felton, who joined a stock company in 1900. Throughout the 1920s, she continued performing primarily in Canada before transitioning to radio in 1930. She returned to California around 1934, marking the end of her acting career.
Death and Legacy
Clara Allen died on May 18, 1940, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to theatre and early radio remain a part of her legacy, showcasing the work of women in the performing arts during her time.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | The Chosen Prince, or the Friendship of David and Jonathan | Nazbat |