Edith Meiser was a multifaceted individual with a career spanning multiple mediums. Born in Detroit, she began her journey in the world of theater by attending Vassar College.
Her stage career commenced in 1923 with the production of "The New Way", and she continued to impress audiences with her performances in 20 Broadway shows, with her final appearance being in the 1960 production of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown".
Despite her sporadic appearances in film and television, Meiser managed to secure two roles on the popular sitcom "I Love Lucy". As a writer, she made her mark by crafting scripts for Helen Hayes's first radio serial, "The New Penny".
Meiser's collaboration with her husband, Tom McKnight, led to the creation of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", a radio series that premiered in 1930 and starred Richard Gillette. The success of this series prompted Meiser to adapt and write "The New Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes", which starred Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
Between 1939 and 1943, Meiser penned all the episodes of this series, solidifying her position as a prominent writer in the world of Sherlock Holmes adaptations.
In her later years, Meiser turned her attention to mystery novels and wrote a play, "The Wooden O". Her dedication to her craft was recognized through her membership in the Actors Equity Board and her role as the chairwoman of the Equity Library Theater.
Throughout her life, Edith Meiser demonstrated a remarkable versatility, exceling in both acting and writing, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.
