May Beatty

May Beatty (4 June 1880–1 April 1945) was a New Zealand singer and stage and screen actress. She was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 4 June 1880.[1]

Biography

Beatty began her performing career at age seven, touring with Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company.[2] Her first performances in England were in 1908.[3] In 1923 she toured Australia with Hugh J. Ward's company, performing in musical comedies.[3]

Beatty was married to Edward Lauri[3] and had one daughter, Bonnie Beatty, a screen actress.[2] She died in Hollywood.[3]

Partial filmography

References

  1. ^ Downes, Peter. "May Beatty". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Film Flashes". Sydney Mail. Vol. XLVII, no. 1223. New South Wales, Australia. 4 September 1935. p. 18. Retrieved 4 June 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ a b c d "May Beatty Dies in Hollywood". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 30, 763. Victoria, Australia. 4 April 1945. p. 16. Retrieved 4 June 2021 – via National Library of Australia.


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