Alice Brady

Birth Name:

Mary Rose Brady

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
Had one son, Donald, with actor James Crane in 1922
After her father, previously a theatrical producer, transitioned to film production, Brady made her first big screen appearance in the 1914 film "As Ye Sow․"
Began appearing on the theatrical stage at the age of 14, leading to a two decade-long career on Broadway
Best known for her role as Molly O'Leary in 1937's "In Old Chicago," for which she earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Known for her comedic roles as socially eager mothers
After failing to make an appearance at the 10th Annual Academy Awards due to a broken ankle, an unidentified man accepted her award for Best Supporting Actress and disappeared without a trace

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