Mildred Holland (April 9, 1869 – January 27, 1944) was an American actress who appeared on stage for more than 35 years. Holland was born in Chicago and studied under

Augustin Daly John Augustin Daly (July 20, 1838June 7, 1899) was one of the most influential men in American theatre during his lifetime. Drama critic, theatre manager, playwright, and adapter, he became the first recognized stage director in America. He exer ...

at the Chicago Conservatory. She made her first appearance in 1890 at Hermann's Bleeker Hall in New York and went on to act in

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for a good part of her career. On Broadway, she directed and acted in ''The Lily and the Prince'' (1911) and ''The Triumph of an Empress'' (1911) in addition to acting in ''Camille'' (1911) and ''Tales of Rigo'' (1927). She also worked in vaudeville. Holland translated plays from French for use in her troupe's productions. Her first film appearance was in 1912, in the short ''Two Old Pals'' with Otto Breitkreutz. Outside of the theater and film, Holland was president of the Actors' Church Alliance and vice president of the Professional Women's League besides being active in other organizations. Her spouse was Edward C. White.''Silent Film Necrology'' 2nd edition p. 247 c. 2001 by Eugene Michael Vazzana She died on January 17, 1944, in New York City.

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1869 births 1944 deaths Actresses from Chicago 20th-century American actresses American film actresses American stage actresses Broadway theatre directors Vaudeville performers 19th-century American actresses {{Illinois-bio-stub