Ethel Jewett was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Remorse (1914), The Necklace of Pearls (1915), and Silas Marner (1916). Born on September 8, 1877, in Portland, Oregon, she became a notable figure in early silent cinema before her retirement from acting in 1916.
Personal and Family Life
Ethel Jewett was educated in Portland and San Francisco. She had brown hair and brown eyes and began her career in theater before transitioning to films. Outside of acting, she enjoyed hobbies such as horseback riding, motoring, and painting.
Death and Legacy
Ethel Jewett passed away on December 8, 1944, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to early silent films, especially in portraying complex female characters, have left a lasting impact on the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Land Beyond the Sunset | 1912-10-28 | Committee Woman |
| The Stenographer’s Friend; Or, What Was Accomplished by an Edison Business Phonograph | 1910-09-28 | |
| Silas Marner | 1916-02-18 | Nancy |
| The Net | 1916-04-01 | The Mysterious Girl |
| Daughter of Kings | 1915-05-23 | |
| The Angel in the Mask | 1915-05-30 |