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Cleo Desmond (born Minnie Matilda Hatfield, April 25, 1880 – October 6, 1958) was an American actress and vaudeville performer who had a long career on the stage and screen.[1]

Cleo Desmond
Born	Minnie Matilda Hatfield April 25, 1880 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	October 6, 1958 (aged 78) San Diego, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress

She began acting and performing at a young age, appearing in plays and in vaudeville acts as early as 1903 under the stage name Cleo Desmond. She gained nationwide attention as a member of the Lafayette Players. She and Andrew S. Bishop drew adoring fans to their theatrical performances.[2]

She eventually won some film roles and was cast in several of Oscar Micheaux's films.[1][3][4]

Selected filmography

• Mokey (1942)
• Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1941)
• Am I Guilty? (1940)
• Spirit of Youth (1938)
• The Millionaire (1927)
• Deceit (1923)
• The Easiest Way (1917)

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