Edna Holland

Edna Holland

Deceased · Born: Sep 20, 1895 · Died: May 4, 1982

Personal Details

BornSep 20, 1895 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Noted stage actress Edna Holland, a multifaceted performer with a career spanning numerous Broadway productions, frequently collaborated with the renowned Broadway impresario David Belasco in his capacity as director.

Among the various Broadway shows that showcased her talents were "The Mandarin," a theatrical production that undoubtedly demonstrated her versatility as a performer, as well as "Post Road," a play that starred the accomplished actress Lucile Watson alongside her.

Edna Holland's extensive repertoire also included "Dear Old Darling" and "Lorelei," two additional Broadway productions that likely solidified her reputation as a talented and accomplished stage actress.

Despite her success in the silent film era, Edna Holland eventually returned to her roots on the stage in 1920, a decision that underscores her commitment to her craft and her enduring passion for the performing arts.

Career

1965
1957
This Could Be the Night
This Could Be the Night as Schoolteacher (uncredited)
Blood of Dracula
Blood of Dracula as Miss Rivers
1956
Over-Exposed
Over-Exposed as Mrs. Gulick (as Edna M. Holland)
The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed as Saleslady (uncredited)
These Wilder Years
These Wilder Years as Nurse (uncredited)
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing as Sales Clerk at Lord & Taylor (uncredited)
1953
Roar of the Crowd
Roar of the Crowd as Mrs. Atkinson
Meet Me at the Fair
Meet Me at the Fair as Miss Burghey
Treasure of the Golden Condor
Treasure of the Golden Condor as Fontaine's Wife (uncredited)
1952
Has Anybody Seen My Gal
Has Anybody Seen My Gal as Seamstress (uncredited)
1951
Love Nest
Love Nest as Mrs. Engstrand (Uncredited)
Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train as Mrs. Joyce (uncredited)
1950
Three Secrets
Three Secrets as Receptionist (uncredited)
No Man of Her Own
No Man of Her Own as Nurse (uncredited)
1949
Son of a Badman
Son of a Badman as Mrs. Burley
The Lovable Cheat
The Lovable Cheat as Madame Pierquin
The Sky Dragon
The Sky Dragon as Demanding Woman Passenger
Criss Cross
Criss Cross as Mrs. Thompson
1948
Shep Comes Home
Shep Comes Home as Mrs. Fleming
The Hunted
The Hunted as Miss Turner
Ruthless
Ruthless as Libby Sims
1947
The Prairie
The Prairie as Esther Bush
Curley
Curley as Miss Payne
Intrigue
Intrigue as Miss Carr (uncredited)
1946
Swing Parade of 1946
Swing Parade of 1946 as Alice Greene
Dark Alibi
Dark Alibi as Mrs. Foss
1945
Sunbonnet Sue
Sunbonnet Sue as Julia (as Edna M. Holland)
Between Two Women
Between Two Women as Nurse Morgan
Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell as Mary Franklin
1944
The Mark of the Whistler
The Mark of the Whistler as Childrens Aid Society Woman (uncredited)
1943
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case as Nurse Morgan (uncredited)
1942
Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window as Clinic Nurse (uncredited)
1941
Tom, Dick and Harry
Tom, Dick and Harry as Miss Schlom (uncredited)
Sunny
Sunny as Venus
Ringside Maisie
Ringside Maisie as 3rd Nurse (uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On as Nurse (uncredited)
1940
Forty Little Mothers
Forty Little Mothers as Miss Higgins
My Favorite Wife
My Favorite Wife as Johnny Weissmuller Inquirer (uncredited)
1939
Kid Nightingale
Kid Nightingale as Madame Svenson - Gym Instructress (uncredited)
Judge Hardy and Son
Judge Hardy and Son as Nurse Trowbridge