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Born On This Day: Laurette Taylor 1883-1946

01 Friday Apr 2016

Posted by marina72 in Anniversaries, Film, Jeanne Eagels, Theatre

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Loretta Helen Cooney was born in Harlem, New York on April 1, 1883, to Irish parents. Her mother, Elizabeth Dorsey, was the owner of a successful millinery, and the family breadwinner. Loretta had two younger siblings. A gifted mimic, she was encouraged by Elizabeth to pursue a life on the stage, though her father, James Cooney, disapproved. Continue reading →

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