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Octavia Handworth
- Born
- Died
- (aged 90)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 6 titles
Biography
Octavia Handworth (December 24, 1887 – October 3, 1978) was an American actress of Danish heritage during the silent film era. She was born Octavia Boas and was married to Harry Handworth (1878/or1882-1916) an actor, producer and film director who headed Excelsior Feature Film Co. and Gordon De Main(1886–1954) an actor. Most of her career was appearing in short films i.e. for Pathe, then Lubin however she made half a dozen feature films.
Signature work
Known For
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Movie
The Great Ruby
Acting credits 6
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Footlights Film | Etta |
| 1915 | Sweeter Than Revenge Film | Bess Bowen |
| 1915 | The Great Ruby Film | Countess Mirtza Charkoff |
| 1914 | The Toll of Mammon Film | Mrs. Wright |
| 1913 | The Eye of a God Film | Eleanor Brockway |
| 1911 | The Lost Necklace Film | The Laundress |