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In June 1915, she secretly married Perry Lester Landis, "a scion of one of Evanston's prominent families". Their son, Medbury Perry Landis, was born with Down syndrome in 1916. When she returned to the stage, he was put in a special school over his father's objections.
Apr 25, 2022 · “Perry Lester Landis, 62, of Belleville, formerly of 931 Judson avenue, died Wednesday of last week in St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Belleville A long-time Evanstonian. Mr. Landis, an automobile salesman moved to Belleville four years ago.
Perry Lester Landis. In June 1915, Perry Lester Landis, a scion of one of Evanston's prominent families, married actress Jessie Medbury. Their son, Medbury Perry Landis, was born with Down syndrome in 1916.
Dec 10, 2023 · Landis was a stage actress for much of her career. When her first husband's family encountered financial problems, she joined the North Shore Players as leading lady and director. In 1924, she left those dual roles to go on tour with The Highwayman.
- November 25, 1896
- February 02, 1972 (75)
- Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
- René Robert G S
May 4, 2020 · Perry and Nora were married in 1881 and the couple celebrated the birth of only two children: Viola E. Landis (1885) and P. Lester (1893). By 1899, the family moved from Chicago to Evanston, Illinois, when Perry was listed as a co-founder and “scenic artist” at Sosman & Landis.
Actress: North by Northwest. Jessie Royce Landis was called "an international star" in her New York Times obituary. She was 20 when she made her stage debut at the Playhouse in Chicago as the young countess in "The Highwayman". Soon she was on Broadway.
Landis, Jessie Royce (1904–1972) American stage, tv and screen actress. Born Jessie Royce Medbury, Nov 25, 1904, in Chicago, IL; died Feb 2, 1972, in Danbury, CT; m. Perry Lester Landis, 1923 (div. 1935); m. Rex Smith, 1937 (div. 1944); m. J.F.R. Seitz (major general), 1956.
