Edna Purviance
Olga Edna Purviance(October 21, 1895 – January 13, 1958) was an American actress of the silent film era. She was the leading lady in many of Charlie Chaplin's early films and in a span of eight years, she appeared in over 30 films with him. Her name was pronounced "pur-VIE-unce" as verified by Chaplin in his spoken narration of one of his films.
Edna Purviance | |
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Purviance in 1923 | |
| Born | Olga Edna Purviance October 21, 1895 Paradise Valley, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | January 13, 1958 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1915–1927 |
| Spouse |
John Squire
(m. 1938; died 1945) |
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