Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Died
1 May 1971 (aged 75)
Edith Day (April 10, 1896 - May 1, 1971) was an American actress best known for her roles in musicals. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Day made her Broadway debut in Pom-pom in 1916. Day then appeared in three silent films, The Grain of Dust (1918), A Romance of the Air (1918), and Children Not Wanted (1920). In 1919, she became a major star playing the title role in Irene. Five months into the run, she departed the cast to create the role in the London production. Embraced by the London critics, she decided to remain there after the show closed and went on to become the first lady … read more
Edith Day (April 10, 1896 - May 1, 1971) was an American actress best known for her roles in musicals. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Day made her Broadway debut in Pom-pom in 1916. Day then appeared in three silent films, The Grain of Dust (1918), A Romance of the Air (1918), and Children N… read more
Edith Day (April 10, 1896 - May 1, 1971) was an American actress best known for her roles in musicals. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Day made her Broadway debut in Pom-pom in 1916. Day then appeared in three silent films, The Grain of Dust (1918), A Romance of the Air (1918), and Children Not Wanted (1920). In 1919, she became a major star playing the title rol… read more
