Rita Page was an English actress who is best known for her roles in Bulldog Drummond Comes Back, Vigil in the Night, and Let’s Love and Laugh. She was born Eva Marguerite Leighton Page on August 5, 1905, in London, England, and passed away on December 19, 1954, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Rita Page was the daughter of James Francis Leighton Page and Louise Petersen. She married Melville Cooper in 1931, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1942. Rita’s personal life was quite private, and not much is known about her family beyond her parents and ex-husband.
Death and Legacy
Rita Page died on December 19, 1954, in London, England. Though she may not be as widely remembered today, her performances in several early 20th-century films contributed to the film industry of her time. Her roles, especially in Bulldog Drummond Comes Back and Vigil in the Night, showcase her talents as an actress.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Little Nellie Kelly | 1940-11-22 | Mary Fogarty |
| Bulldog Drummond Comes Back | 1937-09-24 | Barmaid |
| The Uninvited | 1944-02-24 | Annie |
| Vigil in the Night | 1940-02-05 | Glennie |
| Blond Cheat | 1938-06-17 | Hotel Maid (uncredited) |
| The Little Princess | 1939-03-17 | Minnie the Cook’s Helper |
| The Hound of the Baskervilles | 1939-03-24 | Chambermaid (uncredited) |
| The Rains Came | 1939-09-15 | Esketh’s Maid (uncredited) |
| Aren’t We All? | 1932-03-17 | Cabaret Dancer |
| Let’s Love and Laugh | 1931-05-12 | The Bride Who Wasn’t |
| Suspicion | 1941-11-14 | Secretary (uncredited) |
| This Above All | 1942-05-12 | WAAF Corporal |