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Edith BarrettAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 19.01.1907
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Edith Barrett: A Life in the Arts
- Rise to Broadway Stardom
- Association with the Mercury Theatre
- Transition to Film
- Post-Divorce Years
Edith Barrett: A Life in the Arts
Early Life and CareerEdith Barrett was born into a theatrical family and made her Broadway debut at the tender age of 15 in the play "Trelawny of the 'Wells'." Mentored by the renowned Walter Hampden, she quickly established herself as a rising star in classical and costume dramas, gracing the stage in iconic works like "Hamlet," "The Merchant of Venice," and "Henry IV."
Rise to Broadway Stardom
Barrett's breakthrough role came in the play "Caponsacchi" (1926), where she portrayed Pompilia. Her exceptional performance cemented her status as a leading actress, and in 1933, she achieved her greatest Broadway triumph in "Mrs. Moonlight."
Association with the Mercury Theatre
In the late 1930s, Barrett joined Orson Welles's acclaimed Mercury Theatre. It was here that she met and fell in love with fellow actor Vincent Price, whom she married in 1938. The couple welcomed a son, Vincent Barrett Price, who went on to become a publicist.
Transition to Film
In the early 1940s, Barrett transitioned to film, making her debut in the psychological thriller "Ladies in Retirement" (1941), which earned two Oscar nominations. She continued to showcase her versatility in "I Walked with a Zombie" (1943), where she played the malevolent stepmother, and "Jane Eyre" (1944), as Mrs. Fairfax.
Post-Divorce Years
Following her divorce from Price in 1948, Barrett's film career slowed down. She appeared in minor roles in television series in the 1950s but eventually retired from acting altogether.
