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- Died
- Birth nameMary Antoinette Perry
- Antoinette Perry was born on June 27, 1888 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Antoinette is known for Strictly Dishonorable (1951), Strictly Dishonorable (1931) and Go West Young Man (1936). Antoinette was married to Frank Wheatcroft Frueauff. Antoinette died on June 28, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseFrank Wheatcroft Frueauff(November 30, 1909 - July 31, 1922) (his death, 2 children)
- Theatre's most coveted annual award - The Tony - was created in her honor, having devoted so much of her life to the pursuit of excellence on the stage
- Stage actress-cum pioneering producer and director known for her great beauty and tough-as-nails demeanor. Began performing on stage at age 15, touring with an uncle's company.
- Mother of Margaret Perry
- Former mother-in-law of actor Burgess Meredith
- Daughter Margaret Perry confessed that Antoinette was an avid gambler, especially on horses, and when she died she was $300,000 in debt and living on $800 a week from royalties from her stage hit "Harvey".
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