Irish actresses died in 1952
Here are 1 famous actresses from Republic of Ireland died in 1952:
Maire O'Neill
Maire O'Neill (January 12, 1885 Dublin-November 2, 1952 Basingstoke) a.k.a. Molly Allgood, "Molly" or Mary Allgood was an Irish actor.
Maire O'Neill, known professionally as Molly Allgood, was born in Dublin in 1885. She began acting at a young age, and made a name for herself in the Irish theater scene. In 1907, she joined the renowned Abbey Theatre, where she worked with some of the most important figures in Irish theater, including William Butler Yeats and John Millington Synge.
Allgood later moved to London, where she continued to act on stage and in films. She achieved success and critical acclaim in productions of plays by Shakespeare, Chekhov, and Shaw. She also appeared in several films, including Hitchcock's "Juno and the Paycock" in 1930.
Despite her success as an actor, Allgood faced personal and financial struggles throughout her life. She had a turbulent relationship with playwright John Millington Synge, and was devastated by his death in 1909. She also experienced a number of financial setbacks, including the loss of her savings in the 1929 stock market crash.
Allgood continued to act until the end of her life, and passed away in Basingstoke in 1952. She is remembered as one of the most important Irish actors of the early 20th century.
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