Janet Alexander was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “No Exit,” “The Compulsory Husband,” and “High Seas.” Born on July 16, 1878, in Ewell, Surrey, England, she became a prominent classical stage actress before transitioning to films.
Personal and Family Life
Janet Alexander, originally named Kate Janet Alexander, married actor Lauderdale Maitland in 1907. The couple remained together until Maitland’s death in 1929. Not much is known about her personal life, but her marriage was a significant part of her life during her acting career.
Career
Janet began her acting career in 1916 with the film “A Fallen Star,” directed by Cecil Hepworth. She played various distinguished characters during the late silent film era but struggled to adapt to sound films. As a result, she only appeared in smaller roles in a few early talkies.
Death and Legacy
Janet Alexander passed away on June 28, 1961, in Kensington, London, England. Despite her decline in roles during the sound era, she is remembered for her contributions to early cinema and classical theater.
Filmography
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Exit | Mrs. Ansell | 1930 |
| The Compulsory Husband | Mother | 1929 |
| High Seas | Lady Bracklethorpe | 1929 |
| Not Quite a Lady | Mrs. Cassilis | 1928 |
| Back to the Trees | Enid Brain-Marsh | 1926 |
| Miss Bracegirdle Does Her Duty | Millicent Bracegirdle | 1926 |
| Empress Josephine; Or, Wife of a Demigod | Josephine | 1923 |
| Henrietta Maria; or, The Queen of Sorrow | Henrietta Maria | 1923 |
| The Threefold Tragedy | – | 1922 |
| The Hour of Trial | Margaret Graham | 1920 |
| Queen’s Evidence | Joan Hocking | 1919 |
| God’s Clay | Angela Clifford | 1919 |
| I Hear You Calling Me | Jean | 1919 |
| The Secret Woman | Salome Westaway | 1918 |
| The Will of the People | – | 1917 |