Kathryn Adams was an American actress known for her roles in silent films such as “Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman,” “Pampered Youth,” and “A Little Brother of the Rich.” She was born on May 25, 1893, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away on February 17, 1959, in Hollywood, California.
Personal and Family Life
Kathryn Adams, born Ethalinda Colson, was admired for her performances on the silent screen as well as her work on the musical stage. Throughout her life, she was married twice: first to Arthur William Witter in November 1920 and later to Jacques Magnin on March 18, 1931. Information about her family background is limited, but her legacy as an actress continues to be remembered.
Death and Legacy
Kathryn Adams died of a heart attack on February 17, 1959. She left a significant mark on the entertainment world as a talented actress during the silent film era. Her contributions to film, particularly in vamp-ish roles, helped shape the industry, and she is still recognized for her work today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Shine Girl | 1916-08-26 | Margaret Kenyon |
| The Vicar of Wakefield | 1917-02-24 | Olivia Primrose |
| The Forbidden Woman | 1920-02-22 | Madame de Clermont |
| Pampered Youth | 1925-02-01 | Fanny Minafer |
| Riders of the Purple Sage | 1918-09-01 | Masked rider / Millie |
| Baby Mine | 1917-09-23 | Aggie |
| A Little Brother of the Rich | 1919-07-07 | |
| Divorce and the Daughter | 1916-12-03 | |
| A Rogue’s Romance | 1919-06-19 | Mme. Helen Deprenay (as Katherine Adams) |
| The Silver Girl | 1919-04-06 | Anne Kepple (as Catherine Adams) |
| The Man from Downing Street | 1922-04-02 | Norma Graves |
| The Best of Luck | 1920-07-01 | Leslie MacLeod |
| The Long Arm of the Secret Service | 1915-10-16 | Miriam Starr |
| Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman | 1917-12-14 | Gwendolyn – Lord Amersteth’s Ward |
| True Blue | 1918-05-05 | Ruth Merritt |
| Borrowed Husbands | 1924-04-13 | Edith Langwell |
| The Pursuing Shadow | 1915-07-15 | Olga |
| The Silver Car | 1921-06-01 | Daphne Grenvil |