Dorothy Follis (1892 - August 15, 1923) was an American actress and soprano singer.
Dorothy Follis | |
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.jpg) Follis, c. 1910s | |
| Born | 1892 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | August 15, 1923 (aged 30–31) New York City |
| Other names | Dorothy Follies |
Early life and education
editShe was born in 1892 in Newark, New Jersey to Charles and Ruth Follis.[1] She showed talent at an early age and was tutored by William Thorner.[2]
Career
editFollis began her career in musical comedy.[3] She had been noted for her beauty and "perfect figure" in her stage work as early as 1909.[4][5][6] She was in the Broadway production of The Rose Maid in 1912, playing an heiress. [7] She took the occasion to take to the press and declare that "The society women of this country are awkward!" and offered them advice.[8]
She played the role of Lenore in the 40-week Broadway run of Honeydew. [7][9] Follis was considered "the musical discovery of the season" in 1918 when she was signed to sing for the Chicago Grand Opera Company.[10] She also sang with the Boston Opera Company as well as the Cleveland, Detroit and Cincinnati Symphonies.[11][12] She later formed her own company and toured around the United States.[11][13]
Personal life
editShe married newspaperman Karl Kitchen on February 04, 1922.[14] Follis died in New York after a short illness on August 15, 1923 and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside, New Jersey.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Dorothy Follis Kitchen, Grand Union Opera Singer Dies". Times-Union. Brooklyn, New York. August 16, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Famous Artists at High Tomorrow". The Morning Call. Allentown PA. November 5, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Dorothy Follis for "The Rose Maid"". The Pittsburg Press. September 29, 1912. p. 39. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Indoors and Out: Stageland". The Plain Dealer. May 31, 1908. p. 30. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Dorothy Follis". The World's News. Sydney, Australia. May 1, 1909. p. 12. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "The Summer Girls of the Summer Shows". The Plain Dealer. May 16, 1909. p. 58. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Dorothy Follis (Performer)". Playbill. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Society Women Lacking in Grace". The Brooklyn Daily Times. October 19, 1912. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Grand Opera Training Helped Dorthy Follis to Succeed in Honeydew". Indiana Daily Times. September 21, 1921. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "How Mr. Innes Beat Campinini". The Wichita Beacon. July 20, 1918. p. 8. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Dorthy Follis And Company Coming to Institute". The Clarion Democrat. October 5, 1922. p. 1. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Tanks Fling A Big Dare". The Kansas City Star. October 17, 1918. p. 10. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Fine Course is Promised". Latrobe Bulletin. October 3, 1922. p. 1. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Karl K. Kitchen Weds". New York Herald. p. 19. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Kitchen's Wife, Singer Dead". The Plain Dealer. August 16, 1923. p. 13. Retrieved 27 October 2024.