Edythe Chapman
Biography
Edythe Chapman was a renowned American stage and silent film actress from Rochester, New York, born in 1863 and active until her death in 1948. She gained recognition as Hollywood's Mother for her maternal roles in numerous silent films, including The Light Eternal and Lightnin' (1925), opposite Will Rogers. Edythe Chapman Neill married actor James Neill in 1897 and began making movies with notable directors like Cecil B. Demille.