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Queenie Vassar (born Cecilia McMahon, 28 October 1870 – 11 September 1960) was a Scottish-born actress on stage and in films.
Queenie Vassar. Actress: Primrose Path. Coming to the U.S. in 1884, Vassar performed as a musical/comic star during the 1890s. She played in "The Lady of the Slipper; Or, A Modern Cinderella" which opened at the Globe Theatre in New York in 1912 and ran for 232 performances.
- October 28, 1870
- September 11, 1960
Queenie Vassar was a Scottish-born actress and musical star who came to the U.S. in 1884 and performed in Broadway and Hollywood. She appeared in films such as Primrose Path, Lady in a Jam and Cactus Kate Palmer.
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- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- Hollywood, California, USA
Queenie Vassar died on September 11, 1960, in Hollywood, California, following surgery. She left behind a legacy as a pioneering actress in musical theater and is remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry during her time.
Scottish-born musical-comedy star. Born Oct 28, 1870, in Glasgow, Scotland; died Sept 11, 1960, in West Los Angeles, CA; m. Joseph Cawthorn (comedian, died 1949). Came to US (1884); worked for Tony Pastor; Broadway appearances include A Trip to Chinatown, The Country Fair, Belle of New York, The Toreador and Sister Mary.
Scottish-born stage and motion picture actress of the 1930s and 40s. Appeared with Ginger Rogers in the 1940 drama The Primrose Path. Married to actor Joseph Cawthorn.
Date of Birth: Oct 28, 1870 Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Biography. Queenie Vassar made her mark in the world of entertainment when she acted in the adaptation "The Primrose Path" (1940) with Ginger Rogers. In 1899, she appeared on Broadway in "Sister Mary." In 1940, she made her first film appearance in "Primrose Path."
