Lucretia Harris was an American actress who is best known for Desperate Youth, Creaking Stairs, and Captain of His Soul.
Personal and Family Life
Lucretia Harris was born in the late 1800s, although her exact birth year is unknown. She lived in Columbus, Ohio, where she later passed away. There is limited information available about her family and early life.
Career
Harris had a successful acting career during the silent film era, with notable roles in several films. Her performances include characters like Aunt Chlorindy in Desperate Youth and Mammy Cely in The Forgotten Law. She also appeared in multiple short films, primarily portraying the character Iris – Maid in Edgar series shorts.
Death and Legacy
Lucretia Harris died on July 27, 1923, in Columbus, Ohio. Though not widely recognized today, she contributed to the early years of cinema and remains a part of film history through her work.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | The Forgotten Law | Mammy Cely |
| 1922 | Human Hearts | Carolina |
| 1921 | Nobody’s Fool | Melinda |
| 1921 | Edgar, the Detective | Short |
| 1921 | Desperate Youth | Aunt Chlorindy |
| 1921 | Edgar’s Feast Day | Iris – Maid |
| 1921 | Edgar’s Country Cousin | Iris – Maid |
| 1921 | Edgar, the Explorer | Iris – Maid |
| 1920 | Edgar’s Little Saw | Iris – Maid |
| 1920 | Edgar Camps Out | Iris – Maid |
| 1920 | Edgar’s Sunday Courtship | Iris – Maid |
| 1920 | Edgar Takes the Cake | Iris – Maid |
| 1920 | Edgar’s Jonah Day | Iris – Maid |
| 1920 | Edgar’s Hamlet | Iris – Maid |
| 1920 | Edgar and the Teacher’s Pet | Iris – Maid |