Pauline Hall was an American actress who is best known for her performances in various comic and light operas, as well as the film The Governor’s Boss (1915). She gained fame as one of the top prima donnas of her time.
Personal and Family Life
Pauline Hall was born on February 26, 1860, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She left school at the age of 14 to pursue a career in dance and theatre. Hall was married twice, first to Edward R. White from 1881 to 1889, and later to George Brinton McLellan from 1892 until their divorce in 1904.
Career Highlights
Hall began her theatrical career in 1875, and by 1880, she was performing in productions by Edward E. Rice. She became well-known for her role as Gabriel in a revival of Evangeline. Throughout her career, she was featured in over two dozen Broadway operettas and remained a popular figure in theatre until her later years.
Death and Legacy
Pauline Hall passed away on December 29, 1919, in Yonkers, New York. She continued to perform until her final days, notably in David Belasco’s The Gold Diggers. Her legacy lives on as a significant figure in American musical theatre during the early 20th century.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | The Governor’s Boss | Mrs. Morton |