Blanche Cornwall

In 1918, in a letter to the editor of the Motion Picture Magazine, a fan evoked Blanche Cornwall as a delightful "reminiscence" and a forgotten "old star." A 1913 Pittsburgh Press bio claimed that "she does not lay any claim to beauty but she knows how to act." The author notes that "Eyes are her distinguishing feature", and that she enjoyed the variety in working in motion pictures. Revealing a dedication to her craft, the actress said that she often studied her own work, "from the audience side in nearby nickel shows" before returning to the studio to "rub off the corners."

She was an actress, known for True Hearts (1913), Hubby Does the Washing (1912) and Hearts Unknown (1912).

Before becoming an actress, Cornwall was a public school teacher. She married John D. Pennington in 1912, a naval officer that rose to the rank of Commander.

Blanche Cornwall (November 4, 1885 – October 12, 1977), was an American silent film and stage actress who is best known for her work in the years 1911-1914 as a leading lady for Solax Studios and Alice Guy-Blaché; film's first female director and producer. Blanche was born to William and Edith Dickey and took her mother's maiden name of Cornwall upon embarking on a theatrical career. She began acting on the stage with the repertory company of famed actress and theater director, Mildred Holland. She was also part of The Shubert Organization and made a success playing in theatrical adaptations of Charlotte Temple and David Copperfield.

Blanche Cornwall was born on April 24, 1868 in New York City, New York, USA as Blanche A. Cornwell.

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