Traverse, Madlaine (1875–1964)

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Traverse, Madlaine (1875–1964)

American silent-film star. Born Madlaine Businsky, Aug 1, 1875, in Cleveland, OH; died Jan 7, 1964, in Cleveland.

Films include Leah Kleschna, Fruits of Desire, Ben-Hur, Snares of Paris, The Hell Ship, Poor Little Rich Girl, Beyond the Horizon, Seven Keys to Baldpate and Gambling Souls; retired after Klieg lights seriously damaged her eyesight.

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