Seymour, Clarine (1898–1920)

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Seymour, Clarine (1898–1920)

American actress. Born Dec 9, 1898, in Brooklyn, NY; died April 25, 1920, in New Rochelle, NY, after an emergency operation for "strangulation of the intestines."

Light comedian, made film debut (1917); appeared in 4 films of D. W. Griffith, The Girl Who Stayed Home, True Heart Susie, Scarlet Days and The Idol Dancer; at the time of her death, was working on the movie Way Down East, as Kate Brewster.

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