Vera Lewis
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Vera Lewis (June 10, 1873 – February 8, 1956) was an American film and stage actress, beginning in the silent film era. She appeared in 183 films between 1915 and 1947. She was married to actor Ralph Lewis.
She was born in Manhattan, where she began acting in stage productions. Her film career started in 1915 with the film Hypocrites, which starred Myrtle Stedman and Courtenay Foote. From 1915 to 1929 she appeared in 63 silent films, including the film c
Unlike many silent film stars, she made a smooth transition to "talking films", starting with her 1930 appearance in Wide Open, starring Patsy Ruth Miller and Edward Everett Horton. Though never what is referred to as a "premier star", she appeared in 58 films during the 1930s, and another 60 during the 1940s. She retired after 1947, and resided at the Motion Picture Country House in Woodland Hills, California at the time of her death on February 8, 1956.
Born
Jun 09, 1873
New York City, New York, USA
Died
Feb 08, 1956
Known For
Acting
Movies
142 acting
0 crew
Popularity
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Known For
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
as Mrs. Edwards (uncredited)
They Drive by Night
1940
as Landlady (uncredited)
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
1916
as Mary T. Jenkins (Modern Story)
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
as Head Nurse (uncredited)
The Killers
1946
as Ma Hirsch (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
1939
as Mrs. Gray
Dodge City
1939
as League Member in Polka-Dot Dress (uncredited)
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