Biography

Eleanor Robson Belmont was born on December 13, 1879 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK. She was a writer and actress, known for The Case of the Black Parrot (1941), In the Next Room (1930) and A Gentleman of France (1905). She was married to August Belmont Jr.. She died on October 24, 1979 in New York City, New York, USA.

George Bernard Shaw wrote "Major Barbara" for her, but contractual problems prevented her from playing the role.

First woman on Board of Directors of Metropolitan Opera Association (1933).

Mother was actress Madge Carr Cook.

As Eleanor Robson, spent 10 years on the stage; retired when she married.

Founded the Metropolitan Opera Guild.

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