Jane Cowl | |
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Jane Cowl in 1920 | |
Born | Jane Bailey December 14, 1883 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | June 22, 1950 (aged 66) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Ashes buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery |
Other names | “Crying Jane” C. R. Avery[1] |
Occupation(s) | Actress, playwright |
Years active | 1903–1950 |
Spouse |
Jane Cowl (December 14, 1883 – June 22, 1950) was an American filmand stage actress and playwright who was, in the words of author Anthony Slide, “notorious for playing lachrymose parts“. Actress Jane Russell was named in Cowl’s honor.