Madge Kirby (born Madge Whitehead; April 12, 1884 – July 11, 1956) was an actress in silent film comedies. She co-starred in Dunces and Dangers and had roles in D. W. Griffith films. She also starred opposite Hank Mann in various comedies.

Publicity photo of Madge Kirby, 1920
In When Spirits Move
In Mystic Mash

Kirby immigrated with her family to the U.S. from London in 1894. Her maiden name was Whitehead. She often wore a blonde wig on screen.[1] She began acting on stage at age 14, becoming an ingenue. She later performed in vaudeville. She acted in films for Biograph Studio, American Film Company, and Fox Film Corporation.[2]

Kirby died July 11, 1956.[3]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Sassen, Claudia (15 October 2015). Larry Semon, Daredevil Comedian of the Silent Screen: A Biography and Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 9780786498222 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Fox, Charles Donald; Silver, Milton L. (1920). Who's who on the Screen. Ross publishing Company. p. 321. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  3. ^ Jarvis, Jim; Brisson, Jesse. "Madge Kirby". lordheath.com. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Madge Kirby". MUBI.
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