Australian-born Enid Bennett, an actress who followed in the footsteps of her sisters, Catherine Bennett and Marjorie Bennett, both of whom also pursued careers in the entertainment industry, began her journey in the performing arts on the stage in Sydney.
As a talented and well-regarded stage actress in Sydney, Bennett eventually made the decision to take her skills to the esteemed stages of New York, with the intention of conquering the world of Broadway.
However, her efforts to make a name for herself on Broadway were met with a considerable amount of resistance, and it took her several months to find any work at all.
Despite this initial setback, Bennett's unique "English" accent, which was actually a nod to her Australian heritage, ultimately proved to be the key to her success, as it landed her a role in the play "Cock of the Walk".
Her impressive performance in "Cock of the Walk" caught the attention of renowned film producer Thomas H. Ince, who subsequently signed her to a contract and brought her to the bustling city of Hollywood.
Bennett's life in Hollywood was marked by two marriages to prominent Hollywood directors, Fred Niblo and Sidney Franklin, with whom she shared a life filled with glamour and excitement.
In her later years, Bennett appeared in the 1941 film "The Big Store" alongside the legendary comedy trio, The Marx Brothers, in an uncredited bit part as a clerk.
Following her appearance in "The Big Store", Bennett retired from the movie business and spent the remainder of her life living in Malibu, California.
Tragically, Bennett's life was cut short when she passed away suddenly from a heart attack in Malibu, California in 1969.
