Josephine Crowell

Josephine Crowell

Deceased · Born: Jan 11, 1859 · Died: Jul 27, 1932

Known For

The Birth of a NationThe Birth of a Nation
The Man Who LaughsThe Man Who Laughs
SpeedySpeedy
IntoleranceIntolerance

Personal Details

BornJan 11, 1859 Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada

Biography

Josephine Crowell was a Canadian-born character actress who embarked on a remarkable career in vaudeville as early as 1879, showcasing her versatility and talent to a wide audience. Her impressive repertoire on the silver screen is still cherished by film enthusiasts today, with one of her most iconic roles being the dramatic portrayal of the mother in D.W. Griffith's groundbreaking film, The Birth of a Nation, released in 1915.

Career

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1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as Css van Alstyne in 'The Sporting Venus' (arch. foot.) (uncred.)
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1962
World of Comedy
World of Comedy as (archive footage)
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1928
The Man Who Laughs
The Man Who Laughs as Queen Anne
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Speedy
Speedy as Lady in Car (uncredited)
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1926
Mantrap
Mantrap as Mrs. McGavity
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1925
Zander the Great
Zander the Great as Orphanage Trustee (uncredited)
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1924
Hot Water
Hot Water as Wifey's Mother Winnifred Ward Stokes
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1923
Ashes of Vengeance
Ashes of Vengeance as Catherine de Medicis
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1921
Don't Neglect Your Wife
Don't Neglect Your Wife as Mrs. Abott
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1918
Stella Maris
Stella Maris as Aunt Gladys Linden
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Hearts of the World
Hearts of the World as The Mother
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1916
Intolerance
Intolerance as Catherine de Médici
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1915
The Birth of a Nation
The Birth of a Nation as Mrs. Cameron