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Lottie Edith LYELL
Also known as: née Cox
Born: 23/2/1890
Died: 21/12/1925
Special Achievements:First female star, scriptwriter, and producer of silent films.
1907 - First female lead in the Edwin Geach Company’s “An Englishman’s Home.”
Worked on at least 28 silent movies between 1911-25, not only as actor but also director, producer, editor, and screenplay writer.
Resources
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Image - Lottie Lyell
from NPWHF Lottie LYELL file
Photo provided.
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Link - Lyell, Lottie Edith (1890 - 1925)
The Encyclopedia of Women and Leadership in Twentieth-Century Australia
