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Martha Mattox

Biography

Martha Mattox

16 JUN 1879 - 02 MAY 1933

Martha Mattox was an American silent film actress most notable for her portrayal of Mammy Pleasant in the 1927 film The Cat and the Canary. She also played a role in Torrent.

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1 film

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn

1920

Cast · Miss Watson

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