Anita Hendrie


Anita Hendrie was an American actress who appeared in 67 silent films between 1908 and 1912, and in several stock theater and vaudeville plays since 1899.
Hendrie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Scott Hendrie and M. Louise Morton. Her father was a surgeon. Her grandfathers were John Martin, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and painter Benjamin West.
Hendrie acted with the stock company at Forepaugh's theater in Cincinnati until going to work to Salt Lake City in 1907. She died at her home in Brooklyn at age 72 on April 15, 1940. Her grave is in Milford, Connecticut.

Selected filmography

The Helping Hand – Jessie MarshallThe Maniac Cook – Margie the cookThe Honor of Thieves – at danceLove Finds a Way – duchessA Sound Sleeper – an "ash" womanThose Boys! – the motherEdgar Allen Poe – the second publisher's wifeA Wreath in Time – actress on stage/at stage doorThe Golden Louis – mother or old womanThe Criminal Hypnotist – party guestThe Road to the Heart – Miguel's wifeTrying to Get Arrested – assaulted womanA Rude Hostess — gentleman burglarSchneider's Anti-Noise Crusade — violinistThe Fascinating Mrs. Francis – young man's fatherMr. Jones Has a Card Party – a guestThe Lonely Villa – the maidThe Welcome Burglar – in office