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Mary Ellis | |
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.jpg) Ellis in 1920 | |
| Born | May Belle Elsas June 15, 1897 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2003 (aged 105) London, England |
| Years active | 1918–1994 |
Mary Ellis (born May Belle Elsas; June 15, 1897 – January 30, 2003) was an American actress and singer appearing on stage, radio, television and film, best known for her musical theatre roles, particularly in Ivor Novello works. After appearing with the Metropolitan Opera beginning in 1918, she acted on Broadway, creating the title role in Rose-Marie. In 1930, she emigrated to England, where she gained additional fame and continued to perform into the 1990s. She also became known for film roles, including in The 3 Worlds of Gulliver in 1960.[1]