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- Birth nameHenrietta Foster Crosman
- Height5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
- Henrietta Crosman was born on September 2, 1861 in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Charlie Chan's Secret (1935), The Right to Live (1935) and Pilgrimage (1933). She was married to Maurice Campbell and Sedley Brown. She died on October 31, 1944 in Pelham Manor, New York, USA.
- SpousesMaurice Campbell(1896 - October 16, 1942) (his death, 1 child)Sedley Brown(1886 - June 8, 1896) (divorced, 1 child)
- Grandniece of Stephen Foster who composed the songs "Oh! Susannah", "Camptown Races", "Old Folks at Home" ("Swanee River"), and others.
- The daughter of an army major, she made her stage debut in 1883 at the Pittsburgh Opera House in "The White Slave". Favouring piquant comedy roles, she became a renowned stage star of the 1890's and 1900's, notably under the management of David Belasco and Charles Frohman. She was one of the first big name actresses to join the movies, signing with Famous Players Lasky in 1914.
- Child with J. Sedley Browne: George
- Child with Maurice Campbell: Maurice.
- Theatrical debut in 1883 at the Pittsburgh Opera House in 'The White Slave'. Preferred comedy roles, her own favorites being Rosalind in 'As You Like It' and 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs'.
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