Jessica Harcourt was an Australian actress who is best known for For the Term of His Natural Life, The Russell Affair, and Black Cargos of the South Seas.
Personal and Family Life
Born in 1906 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Jessica Harcourt began her career as a teenage model. She was part of the J.C. Williamson theatrical company before making her film debut at nineteen. In 1937, she married F.W. Thwaites, a writer and screenwriter, and they had two children together.
Career
Jessica started with a significant role in the silent film For the Term of His Natural Life (1927). After gaining attention from her performances, she appeared in several other films before shifting her focus to personal appearances and creating her own cosmetics line in the early 1930s. In 1937, after her marriage, she chose to retire from acting.
Death and Legacy
Jessica Harcourt passed away on August 23, 1988, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Her contributions to early Australian cinema are remembered, and she is often celebrated for her roles in silent films. With her cosmetics line, she also left a mark on the beauty industry during her time.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | For the Term of His Natural Life | Sarah Purfoy |
| 1928 | The Russell Affair | Ruby Russell |
| 1928 | Black Cargos of the South Seas | Diedre Rose |