Maud Milton (1859–1945) was an English stage and screen actress. She was born in

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the daughter of a Merchant Marine sea captain and educated at home.''Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912–1976'' vol 3 I-P pgs.1711–12; compiled from editions originally published annually by John Parker; 1976 editions by Gale Research Company , ..UK She was apprenticed to be a dancing-mistress however she made a career turn and was coached for the stage by actor John Ryder. She made her debut appearance on stage at a theatre called The

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April 15, 1876. She acted in many of the contemporary plays of the Victorian era as well as Shakespearean classics. She debuted and toured the U.S. in 1882–1883 though she work with

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in 1880 while he was presenting Shakespeare in England. Other actors of note that she worked with were

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, Frank Benson,

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and

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. In later years she would appear with

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and

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. A seasoned stage veteran she first appeared in a motion picture in 1913, a short film customary to the times. For eight years appeared in a few shorts while still remaining in the theatre. Her final film was ''A Message from Mars'' (1921), a surviving film.

Filmography

*''The Old Wood Carver'' (1913) *''

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'' (1914) *''Kill or Cure'' (1914)*short *''The Old Flute Player'' (1914)*short *''Janet of the Chorus'' (1915)*short *''The Criminal'' (1915)*short *''The Ruling Power'' (1915)*short *'' A Message from Mars'' (1921)

References

External links

Maud Milton at IBDb.com
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'The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News'' 22 January 1881
A revival of ''Ben-Hur'', circa 1902
with Robert Taber, Maud Milton third from left {{DEFAULTSORT:Milton, Maud 1859 births 1945 deaths Actresses from Kent English stage actresses People from Gravesend, Kent