Joan Ritz(1882-1956)

Brilliant, sweet, ladylike English character star Joan Ritz born in the late 1850's. starred in many drama and classical theatre productions from the 1880's. starred and supported in drama and comedy films for many different Film Companies. she made her movie debut in George Loane Tucker's 'A Bachelor's Love Story' starring Henry Ainley at the London Film Company in 1914. perhaps her most memorable role was as Grand Duchess Thora in 'Royal Love' co-starring Eve Balfour and Gregory Scott made at Transatlantic Film Co in 1916, and as Maggie Hobson in Percy Nash's 'Hobson Chice' for the Master Film Co in 1920. Her last screen appearance as Anastasia Craggs in 'The Croxley Master' for the Screen Plays Films in 1921.