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Matilda Beatrice deMille (January 30, 1853 – October 8, 1923) (born Matilda Beatrice Samuel; also known as Beatrice C. deMille, Agnes Graham, Tillie Samuel, Mrs. Henry deMille) was an English-American play broker, screenwriter, playwright, theater actress and entrepreneur.
Beatrice deMille was born Matilda Beatrice Samuel in Liverpool, England. She immigrated with her family to New York in 1871. Though her family and friends called her Tillie growing up, when she met Henry deMille, he immediately started calling her Beatrice, after Dante’s Beatrice.
Beatrice DeMille was born on 30 January 1853 in Liverpool, England, UK. She was a writer and assistant director, known for The Heir to the Hoorah (1916), The Devil-Stone (1917) and Unconquered (1917).
- Beatrice DeMille
- October 8, 1923
- January 30, 1853
Dec 5, 2003 · “You see, Mr. DeMille’s mother was Jewish.” Matilda Beatrice DeMille, known as Beatrice, was born in 1853 to the prominent Samuel family of Liverpool, England.
Oct 15, 2019 · Beatrice deMille was born Matilda Beatrice Samuel in Liverpool, England. She immigrated with her family to New York in 1871. Though her family and friends called her Tillie growing up, when she met Henry deMille, he immediately started calling her Beatrice, after Dante’s Beatrice.
Sep 29, 2015 · DeMille discovered his love of acting at a young age, being raised in the theatrical household of Matilda (known by her middle name, Beatrice) and Henry DeMille.
Jul 28, 2023 · After reading one of her short stories, theatrical agent Beatrice deMille (mother of Cecil and William) hired Unsell to work as what was then called a play reader and constructionist (Tibbets 1985). During her career, Unsell accumulated nearly 100 credits as a screenwriter.
