Edith Day was an American actress who is best known for Children Not Wanted, The Grain of Dust, and A Romance of the Air.
Personal and Family Life
Edith Day was born on April 10, 1896, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married two men during her life: Carl E. Carlton, with whom she divorced in 1922, and Pat Somerset, who she married in 1923 but divorced in 1927. Day had one child from her marriage to Somerset.
Death and Legacy
Edith Day passed away on May 1, 1971, in London, England. She left behind a legacy as a Broadway star, remembered for introducing the song “Alice Blue Gown.” Her contributions to early cinema and theater continue to be recognized.
Filmography
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Children Not Wanted | Dorothy Crane | 1920 |
| A Romance of the Air | American girl | 1918 |
| The Grain of Dust | Josephine Burroughs | 1918 |
| Poirot | Performing “Alice Blue Gown” (uncredited) | 2003 |