Julia James (1890–1964) was an English actress of the 1900s Edwardian era, the leading lady at the Gaiety Theatre.

Biography

Julia James was born in London in 1890. In 1905 she began her career in ''

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. She was the leading lady at the Gaiety Theatre, appearing in ''

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''. In 1913 she had the role of Sombra in '' The Arcadians'' at

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, Paris. In 1916 she performed at the

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''. In 1919 she played as Mabel Mannering in ''

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''. She died in 1964.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:James, Julia 1890 births 1964 deaths Actresses from London