Constance Binney was an American actress who is best known for her roles in First Love, A Bill of Divorcement, and The Stolen Kiss.
Personal and Family Life
Constance Binney was born on June 28, 1896, in New York City. She had a close relationship with her sister, Faire Binney, who was also an actress. Throughout her life, she was married three times: to Charles E. Cotting, Henry Wharton Jr., and British pilot Leonard Cheshire, who was significantly younger than her. They remained married for about ten years during a time when Cheshire was noted for his bravery in World War II.
Death and Legacy
Constance Binney passed away on November 15, 1989, in Whitestone, Long Island, New York. Despite her brief career in films from 1918 to 1923, she made a lasting impact and was recognized with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Her contribution to film is remembered alongside her performance in theater, particularly her notable role in the Broadway play Sweet Little Devil.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| First Love | 1921-12-01 | Kathleen O’Donnell |
| A Bill of Divorcement | 1922-08-01 | Sidney Fairfield |
| The Case of Becky | 1921-10-09 | Dorothy Stone |
| Three O’Clock in the Morning | 1923-12-01 | Elizabeth Winthrop |
| Erstwhile Susan | 1919-11-16 | Barnabetta Dreary |
| The Test of Honor | 1919-04-16 | Juliett Hollis |
| 39 East | 1920-09-30 | Penelope Penn |
| Tom’s Little Star | 1919-08-23 |