Collection Number: MC097

Biography

American actress and daughter of Cleveland stage manager John Ellsler, Ellsler was onstage almost from birth and became a member of her father's stock company at 15. During the 1880's was a travelling star of melodrama, and in 1910 she began a long film career.

Description

Side for Effie Ellsler's role of prefect in Heroines in rags.

Inclusive Dates

188-.

Subject

Performing Arts

Access

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