Louise Prussing

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Louise Prussing
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Louise Prussing, from a 1920 publication
BornJanuary 11, 1895
DiedMarch 27, 1994
OccupationActress
Years active1919-1950 (film & TV)

Louise Prussing (1895–1994) was an American stage and film actress. [1] [2] [3] Known primarily for her roles on Broadway, she also appeared in a number of silent films including the 1929 British film The Woman in White .

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  1. Bordman p.66
  2. McGrath p.210
  3. Glynn p.51

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