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Edna Purviance, Charlie Chaplin's leading lady between 1915 - 1923. This site explores her birth home in Paradise Valley, Lovelock, Nevada. First published book about Edna Purviance's lost film The Sea Gull and working on second book about Edna, featuring her life and family, and years with Charlie Chaplin.
Overview. Born. October 21, 1895 · Paradise, Nevada, USA. Died. January 11, 1958 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (throat cancer) Birth name. Olga Edna Purviance. Height. 5′ 2″ (1.57 m) Mini Bio. Edna Purviance began working as a stenographer in San Francisco.
Sep 16, 2011 · September 16, 2011 tom.raymond Charlie Chaplin 0. Edna Purviance biography. Charlie Chaplin had many different leading ladies, but none who appeared with such regularity, nor with such impact on him personally, as Edna Purviance. Edna Purviance – early years. Edna was born in Paradise Valley, Nevada in 1895.
Olga Edna Purviance (October 21, 1895 – January 13, 1958) was an American actress of the silent film era. She was the leading lady in many of Charlie Chaplin's early films and in a span of eight years, she appeared in over 30 films with him. Her name was pronounced "pur-VIE-unce" as verified by Chaplin in his spoken narration of one of his films.
Edna Purviance - Official Website. The Edna Purviance website is dedicated to Chaplin’s leading lady between 1915-1923. The website explores her birth home in Paradise Valley, Nevada and her life.
Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Purviance, Edna (1894–1958)American actress who appeared in silent films opposite Charlie Chaplin from 1915 to 1923. Pronunciation: per-VY-unce. Born in Loeclock, Paradise Valley, Nevada, in 1894; died in 1958.
Olga Edna Purviance. Birth Place. Paradise Valley, Nevada, USA. Born. October 21, 1895. Died. January 13, 1958. Cause of Death. Cancer. Biography. Read More. Former secretary discovered by Charlie Chaplin at the age of 17 while she was visiting his studios.
