Rosina Henley

Rosina Henley (1890–1978) was an American actress and screenwriter active during Hollywood's silent era. She was married to British film director Harley Knoles, with whom she frequently collaborated.[1]

Rosina Henley
Born(1890-11-18)November 18, 1890
Manhattan, New York, US
DiedJuly 5, 1978(1978-07-05) (aged 87)
New York, New York, US
Occupation(s)Actress, screenwriter
SpouseHarley Knoles
ChildrenWilliam Henry Knoles (aka Clyde Allison)
RelativesWilliam Ernest Henley (uncle)

Biography

Rosina was born in Manhattan to actor E.J. Henley and opera singer Helen Bertram.[2][3] Her father died when she was young, and she was raised by her mother.[4]

She made her own stage debut in 1907 at the age of 15, and from there forged a career as a stage actress.[5] She and her mother moved to Los Angeles in 1910, where she continued performing and took on motion picture acting work.[6]

She made her debut as a scenarist on 1920s Guilty of Love, directed by her future husband.[7] After their marriage, the pair relocated to London, where they continued their work in the industry.[8]

Her last known credit was on 1922's The Bohemian Girl. She died on July 5, 1978, and was survived by her son, author William Henry Knoles (pen name Clyde Allison).

Selected filmography

As actress:

As writer:

References
  1. "14 Aug 1920, Page 10 - Brooklyn Life at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
  2. "11 Dec 1898, Page 15 - Pittsburgh Daily Post at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
  3. "2 Feb 1913, Page 34 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
  4. Browne, Walter; Austin, Frederick Arnold (1908). Who's who on the Stage: The Dramatic Reference Book and Biographical Dictionary of the Theatre, Containing Records of the Careers of Actors, Actresses, Managers and Playwrights of the American Stage. B.W. Dodge & Company. p. 41. rosina henley.
  5. "25 Aug 1907, Page 3 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
  6. "1 Aug 1910, 7 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
  7. "20 Mar 1920, Page 12 - The Akron Beacon Journal at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
  8. "3 Dec 1921, Page 8 - Corsicana Daily Sun at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
  9. "7 Sep 1914, Page 7 - Reading Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
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