Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 â€" 20
December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in over 140
films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played
in society parts. In later years in films she switched to playing
character parts.Born in London, England, Risdon was the daughter of
John Jenkins Risdon and Martha Harrop Risdon. She graduated from the
Royal Academy of Arts in 1918 with high honours. She attracted the
attention of George Bernard Shaw and was cast as the lead in his
biggest plays. Besides her performances for Shaw, she was leading lady
for actors including George Arliss, Otis Skinner, and William
Faversham. She was also under contract to the Theatre Guild for many
years.Risdon's film debut came in England, where she made 13 silent
films. She came to the United States in 1912, and her first film with
sound was Guard That Girl (1935).
December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in over 140
films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played
in society parts. In later years in films she switched to playing
character parts.Born in London, England, Risdon was the daughter of
John Jenkins Risdon and Martha Harrop Risdon. She graduated from the
Royal Academy of Arts in 1918 with high honours. She attracted the
attention of George Bernard Shaw and was cast as the lead in his
biggest plays. Besides her performances for Shaw, she was leading lady
for actors including George Arliss, Otis Skinner, and William
Faversham. She was also under contract to the Theatre Guild for many
years.Risdon's film debut came in England, where she made 13 silent
films. She came to the United States in 1912, and her first film with
sound was Guard That Girl (1935).
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