Lottie Lyell

Lottie Lyell (born Charlotte Edith Cox) (23rd February, 1890–1925) was an Australian actress, screenwriter, editor and filmmaker. She is regarded as Australia's first film star, and also contributed to the local industry during the silent era with her collaborations with Raymond Longford.She was born in Balmain, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales in 1890. By 1912, Lyell had become romantically involved with Longford. The couple lived together in Brisbane and formed the most influential and pioneering partnerships in Australian cinema history. Although Longford was separated, his Catholic wife would not divorce him and he was never able to marry Lyell. Lyell fell ill with tuberculosis and died at her home in Roseville, North Sydney on 21 December 1925.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Lottie Lyell
Birth dateFebruary 23, 1890
Birth nameCharlotte Edith Cox
Birth place
New South Wales , Sydney , Australia , Balmain New South Wales
Date of deathDecember 21, 1925
Place of death
New South Wales , Roseville New South Wales , North Sydney New South Wales , Australia

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External resources

  1. http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/lyell-lottie-edith-7266
  2. http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/742079?c=people