Ethel Wright

Biography

Ethel Wright was a trailblazing American actress and educator, born in Mineral Point, Wisconsin in 1884 to an English-born family. She made her mark on the silent film industry with notable roles in "A Leap for Love," "The Cry of the Children," and "The Enchanted Cottage." When not acting, Wright taught high school and led a distinguished career as principal of New York City's Professional Children's School from 1920 to 1945.