Pearl White
American actress (1889–1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the silent-era theatre organist and piano player, see Pearl White (organist).
Pearl Fay White (March 4, 1889 – August 4, 1938) was an American stage and film actress. She began her career on the stage at age 6, and later moved on to silent films appearing in a number of popular serials.
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Born | Pearl Fay White (1889-03-04)March 4, 1889 Green Ridge, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | August 4, 1938(1938-08-04) (aged 49) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
Resting place | Cimetière de Passy |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1910–1924 |
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Dubbed the "Queen of the Serials", White was noted for doing the majority of her own stunts, most notably in The Perils of Pauline. Often cast as a plucky onscreen heroine, White's roles directly contrasted those of the popularized archetypal ingénue.[1]