Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Actress
Yearsactive
1916–1959
Spouse(s)
George Whittell Jr. (1904-1906; div.) Robert Warwick (m. 1910; div. 19??)
Early years
Whittell was born on November 30, 1883 in San Francisco, California[1] to Charles and Susan Cunningham.[2]
Career
Early in her career, Whittell performed as a chorus girl in Anna Held's theatrical company.[3]
Whittell began her film career during the silent era, debuting in a featured role in 1917's Alimony.[4] She appeared in four silent films between 1917 and 1921, before taking a hiatus from the film industry.[5] In 1931 Whittell returned to films, with supporting roles in two Wheeler and Woolsey comedies, Caught Plastered and Peach O'Reno.[6][7] During her 43-year career, she appeared in more than 70 films.[5] In the early 1930s, she appeared frequently as the older seductress in films before the enactment of the film code in the mid-1930s.[8]
She remained active in films until late in life, making her last appearance in 1959's The Buccaneer, directed by Anthony Quinn (his only directing credit).[17]
Personal life
In May 1904, Josephine Cunningham's purported engagement to George Whittell Jr. was a subject of dispute. She and her mother said that a diamond ring was evidence of the engagement. Meanwhile, George Whittell Sr. denied any engagement.[3] On June 2, 1904, they were married in Jersey City, New Jersey. She filed for divorce two years later.[18] Whittell married, secondly, to actor Robert Warwick in 1910. When she acted on stage and he worked in films, they lived in New York and California, respectively, and visited each other occasionally.[19]
Death
On June 1, 1961, Whittell died in Hollywood, California, at age 77.[1] She was cremated and interred in Chapel of the Pines Crematory in Los Angeles.[20]
"Daughter here for death quiz". The San Francisco Examiner. California, San Francisco. March 4, 1934. p.9. Retrieved April 29, 2020– via Newspapers.com.
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