ENID BENNETT was born in York, Western Australia. January 22, 1896. She
was educated in her native land and went on the stage in Sydney, playing
small parts. She became popular and was given more important roles, including
that of Modesty in "Everywoman," also in "The Fortune Hunter,"
"Broadway Jones" and others. She then came to the United States.
Miss Bennett did not meet with success immediately following her arrival
in America. She spent several months looking for work, but her services
were not in demand. Finally, Otis Skinner, who was preparing to produce
"Cock of the Walk" in New York, gave her a chance. She got a part
in this play because of her English accent.
While still in this play Thomas H. Ince obtained her signature to a long-term
motion-picture contract, and she has been on the screen almost continuously
ever since.
She is five feet three inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, has hazel eyes
and blonde hair. Her husband is Fred Niblo of directorial fame. They have
a baby daughter. Her 19-year-old sister, Catherine, is completing her first
year on the screen.
The Niblo home is in Hollywood. |