Mabel Barrison | |
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Born | Eva Maud Farrance April 21, 1882
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | November 1, 1912 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 30)
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 1890s-1910 |
Spouse | Joseph E. Howard |
Mabel Barrison (April 21, 1882 - November 1, 1912) [1] was a Canadian born American stage actress and singer in the first decade of the 20th century. She was born Eva Farrance and joined a musical chorus while still in her teens. She appeared in vaudeville and on Broadway with Weber and Fields and was spotted by stage director Julian Mitchell for a role in the 1903 Babes in Toyland. "The Blue Mouse" was written by Clyde Fitch and Fitch himself selected Barrison for a role in the play. Barrison was plagued by health problems the last two years of her life. [2] She died on November 1, 1912, in Toronto at the age of 30. [3]