Arsenic and Old Lace
1944
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Jean Adair (born Violet McNaughton; June 13, 1873 – May 11, 1953) was a Canadian actress. She was also known as Jennet Adair.
Jean Adair (1873-1953) was a versatile and prolific actress who appeared in many Broadway plays and a few films. She is best known for her role as Martha Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), a black comedy about two murderous aunts.
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- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- New York City, New York, USA
Oct 17, 2014 · “Arsenic and Old Lace’’ was a reunion between Grant and character actress Jean Adair, who had nursed him back to health when he contracted rheumatic fever during a theatrical tour 20 years ...
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Jean Adair was a Canadian-born actress who played on stage and screen. She is best known for her role as Martha Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace (1944).
- June 13, 1873
- May 11, 1953
Jean Adair (1873-1953) was a Canadian actress who worked on stage and in films, such as Arsenic and Old Lace. Learn more about her biography, filmography and vaudeville career on The Movie Database (TMDB).
Jean Adair was born on 13 June 1873 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for In the Name of the Law (1922). She died on 11 May 1953 in New York, New York, USA.
As a well-versed Canadian entertainer, Jean Adair had a diverse career in the entertainment industry. Adair's career began with a role in the comedy adaptation "Arsenic and Old Lace" (1944) with Cary Grant. Adair made film his next project, appearing in the Gene Kelly comedic drama "Living in a...
