Amelia Summerville
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Amelia Summerville born Amelia Shaw, was an-Irish
-born American
stage and silent film
actress.
Summerville was born in County Kildare
, Ireland
and migrated to Toronto
, Canada
as a child.
She first appeared on stage at the age of 7 in an operetta
in Toronto.
In 1884, Summerville appeared in her first leading role in the play Adonis. She originated the role of Rosetta, the Mountain Maid.
Summerville appeared in 14 Broadway plays from the years 1899 to 1925. She also performed in silent films during the 1910s and 1920s.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
-born American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
stage and silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
actress.
Summerville was born in County Kildare
County Kildare
County Kildare is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and migrated to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
as a child.
She first appeared on stage at the age of 7 in an operetta
Operetta
Operetta is a genre of light opera, light in terms both of music and subject matter. It is also closely related, in English-language works, to forms of musical theatre.-Origins:...
in Toronto.
In 1884, Summerville appeared in her first leading role in the play Adonis. She originated the role of Rosetta, the Mountain Maid.
Summerville appeared in 14 Broadway plays from the years 1899 to 1925. She also performed in silent films during the 1910s and 1920s.