Edith Barrett was an American actress best known for her roles in I Walked with a Zombie, Jane Eyre, and Ruthless. Born on January 19, 1907, in Roxbury, Massachusetts, she had a successful career on stage before transitioning to film.
Personal and Family Life
Edith Barrett was married to famous actor Vincent Price from April 23, 1938, until their divorce on June 4, 1948. They had one child, Vincent Barret Price, born in 1940. Barrett struggled with mental health issues throughout her life, which worsened due to alcoholism and addiction.
Death and Legacy
Edith Barrett passed away on February 22, 1977, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, due to a heart attack. Her contributions to theater and film are remembered, although her personal struggles often overshadowed her talents. Her partnership with Vincent Price remains a notable part of her story, reflecting both their artistic collaboration and the turbulence of their personal lives.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Eyre | 1943-12-24 | Mrs. Fairfax |
| I Walked with a Zombie | 1943-04-21 | Mrs. Rand |
| You Can’t Escape Forever | 1942-10-10 | Madame Lucille |
| Lady for a Night | 1942-01-05 | Katherine Alderson |
| The Ghost Ship | 1943-12-16 | Ellen Roberts |
| The Lady Gambles | 1949-05-20 | Ruth Phillips |
| Ladies in Retirement | 1941-09-09 | Louisa Creed |
| Strangers in the Night | 1944-09-12 | Ivy Miller |
| Ruthless | 1948-04-16 | Mrs. Burnside |
| The Keys of the Kingdom | 1944-12-15 | Aunt Polly |
| Molly and Me | 1945-05-25 | Julia |
| The Song of Bernadette | 1943-12-21 | Croisine Bouhouhorts |
| Get Hep to Love | 1942-10-02 | Miss Roberts |
| That’s the Spirit | 1945-06-01 | Abigail |
| The Swan | 1956-04-26 | Elsa – Beatrix’s Maid |
| Holiday for Sinners | 1952-07-25 | Mrs. Corvier |
| In Love and War | 1958-10-31 | Mrs. Lenaine |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Felicia Green |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | Louisa |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958-10-06 | |
| Telephone Time | 1956-04-08 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | Julie |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Aggie Whiteford |