Enid Bennett

Enid Bennett was an Australian actress who is best known for her roles in “The Sea Hawk,” “Robin Hood,” and “Waterloo Bridge.” She had a successful career in both stage and film, becoming a prominent figure in Hollywood during the silent film era and early talkies.

Personal and Family Life

Enid Bennett was born on July 15, 1893, in York, Western Australia. She had two sisters, Catherine Bennett and Marjorie Bennett, both of whom were also actresses. Enid was married twice, first to director Fred Niblo, with whom she had three children, and later to director Sidney Franklin.

Career

Beginning her career on stage in Sydney, Enid eventually made her way to Broadway in New York. After facing initial difficulties due to her Australian accent, she landed a role in the play “Cock of the Walk,” which caught the attention of film producer Thomas H. Ince. This opportunity led her to work in Hollywood, where she had a notable film career, starring in several popular films until her retirement.

Death and Legacy

Enid Bennett passed away on May 14, 1969, in Malibu, California, due to a heart attack. Her contributions to film, especially during the silent era, left a lasting impact, and she is remembered as a talented actress of her time.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Sea Hawk 1924-06-14 Lady Rosamund Godolphin
Skippy 1931-04-25 Ellen Skinner
Waterloo Bridge 1931-09-01 Mary Cronin Wetherby
The Red Lily 1924-09-08 Marise La Noue
Partners Three 1919-03-22 Agnes Cuyler
Strike Up the Band 1940-09-27 Mrs. Morgan
Meet Dr. Christian 1939-11-17 Anne Hewitt
The Big Store 1941-06-20 Clerk (uncredited)
Robin Hood 1922-10-18 Lady Marian Fitzwalter
Intermezzo: A Love Story 1939-10-06 Greta Stenborg
Princess of the Dark 1917-02-18 Fay Herron
The Little Brother 1917-03-11 Jerry Ross
The Girl, Glory 1917-06-09 Glory Wharton
The Aryan 1916-04-09 Undetermined Secondary Role
The Woman in the Suitcase 1920-01-11 Mary Moreland
The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross 1927-10-01 Betsy Ross
The Wrong Mr. Wright 1927-02-27 Henrietta
A Trip Through the World’s Greatest Motion Picture Studios 1920-08-15 Herself
Sooky 1931-12-26 Helen Skinner
The False Road 1920-04-18 Betty Palmer
A Desert Wooing 1918-06-23 Avice Bereton
The Marriage Ring 1918-08-26 Anne Mertons
Happiness 1917-05-13 Doris Wingate
The Courtship of Miles Standish 1923-12-30 Priscilla Mullens
The Vamp 1918-07-14 Nancy Lyons
The Haunted Bedroom 1919-12-05 Betsy Thorne
Coals of Fire 1918-08-26 Nell Bradley
Scandalous Tongues 1922-10-22
The Bootlegger’s Daughter 1922-10-06 Nell Bradley
Strangers of the Night 1923-09-10 Poppy Faire
Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford Fanny