Lydia Yeamans Titus
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Lydia Yeamans Titus (12 December 1857 – 30 December 1929) was an Australian-born American singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress who had a lengthy career in vaudeville and cinema. She was remembered on stage for her "Baby-Talk" act and a popular rendition of the English ballad, "Sally in Our Alley". In appreciation, King Edward VII once presented Titus a gold bar pin with the opening notes of "Sally in Our Alley" etched in diamonds. In later life Titus became a pioneer in the medium of film appearing in at least 132 motion pictures between 1911 and 1930.
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Born | Lydia Annie Yeamans (1857-12-12)12 December 1857 Tasman Sea, between Sydney and Melbourne |
Died | 30 December 1929(1929-12-30) (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Stage and screen actress |
Spouse | Frederick J. Titus |
Relatives | Jennie Yeamans(sister) |
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