Lucile Watson facts for kids
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Lucile Watson
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Watson in 1953
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| Born | May 27, 1879 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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| Died | June 24, 1962 (aged 83) New York City, U.S.
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| Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1902–1954 |
Lucile Watson (born May 27, 1879 – died June 24, 1962) was a talented actress from Canada. She spent most of her life working in the United States. Lucile was well-known for playing strong, older women in her movies and plays.
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Early Life
Lucile Watson was born in Quebec, Canada. She grew up in Ottawa. Her father was an officer in the British Army. Even though her father wanted her to do something else, Lucile decided to become an actress. She moved to New York City and went to a special school to learn acting.
Acting Career
Lucile Watson started her acting career on stage. Her first performance on Broadway was in a play called Hearts Aflame in 1902. After that, she appeared in many other plays. One of her early roles was in The Girl with Green Eyes. This play was written by Clyde Fitch.
She acted in many of Fitch's plays over the years. Several young actors who later became famous also appeared in these plays. These included John Barrymore and Thomas Meighan.
Stage Performances
Lucile Watson was mainly a stage actress. She performed in 39 different plays on Broadway. Some of her famous stage roles were in plays like Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines and The Importance of Being Earnest. She also starred in Pride and Prejudice on stage.
Film Roles
Lucile Watson's first movie was a silent film in 1916. It was called The Girl with Green Eyes, just like the play she had been in. She did not act in another movie until 1930. In 1939, she played a memorable role in the movie The Women. She played the wise mother of the main character.
One of her most important roles was in the play Watch on the Rhine in 1941. This play was about fighting against fascism. She acted alongside Paul Lukas. Two years later, they both acted in the movie version of Watch on the Rhine. Lucile Watson's performance in this film was highly praised. She was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This is a very big award in movies.
In 1949, Lucile Watson played Aunt March in the movie Little Women. The movie also starred Elizabeth Taylor. The next year, she acted with Joan Crawford in the movie Harriet Craig.
Later Years and Death
Lucile Watson passed away on June 24, 1962.
Broadway Roles
- No More Ladies (1934) as Mrs. Fanny Townsend
- Watch on the Rhine (1941) as Fanny Farrelly
Partial Filmography
- The Royal Family of Broadway (1930) as Actress Backstage (uncredited)
- What Every Woman Knows (1934) as La Contessa la Brierre
- The Bishop Misbehaves (1935) as Lady Emily
- The Garden of Allah (1936) as Mother Superior Josephine
- A Woman Rebels (1936) as Betty Bumble
- Three Smart Girls (1936) as Martha
- The Young in Heart (1938) as Mrs. Jennings
- Sweethearts (1938) as Mrs. Marlowe
- Made for Each Other (1939) as Mrs. Harriet Mason
- The Women (1939) as Mrs. Morehead
- Waterloo Bridge (1940) as Lady Margaret Cronin
- Florian (1940) as Countess
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) as Mrs. Custer
- Rage in Heaven (1941) as Mrs. Monrell
- Footsteps in the Dark (1941) as Mrs. Archer
- The Great Lie (1941) as Aunt Ada
- Model Wife (1941) as J.J. Benson
- Watch on the Rhine (1943) as Fanny Farrelly
- Uncertain Glory (1944) as Mme. Maret
- Till We Meet Again (1944) as Mother Superior
- The Thin Man Goes Home (1945) as Mrs. Charles
- Tomorrow Is Forever (1946) as Aunt Jessica Hamilton
- My Reputation (1946) as Mrs. Mary Kimball
- Never Say Goodbye (1946) as Mrs. Hamilton
- Song of the South (1946) as Grandmother
- The Razor's Edge (1946) as Louisa Bradley
- Ivy (1947) as Mrs. Gretorex
- The Emperor Waltz (1948) as Princess Bitotska
- Julia Misbehaves (1948) as Mrs. Packett
- That Wonderful Urge (1948) as Aunt Cornelia Farley
- Little Women (1949) as Aunt March
- Everybody Does It (1949) as Mrs. Blair
- Let's Dance (1950) as Serena Everett
- Harriet Craig (1950) as Celia Fenwick
- My Forbidden Past (1951) as Aunt Eula Beaurevel
See also
In Spanish: Lucile Watson para niños
