Loftus, Kitty (1867–1927)

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Loftus, Kitty (1867–1927)

Scottish actress, singer, and dancer. Born June 16, 1867, in Kenilworth, Scotland; died Mar 17, 1927; sister of Rosie Leyton (performer); m. P. Warren-Smith.

Made stage debut as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1879); subsequently appeared in Gentleman Joe, Biarritz, The White Silk Dress, The French Maid and Her Royal Highness; made NY debut as Denise in In Gay Paree (1899); produced and starred in Naughty Nancy (1902) and appeared in music halls, at the Coliseum, and toured the provinces.

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