Edith Barrett

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