Mary Howard

Biography

Mary Howard de Liagre was a talented American dancer and actress who began her career as a performer in New York City at the age of 14, following in the footsteps of her older sisters who were part of the Ziegfeld Follies. She later transitioned to film, appearing in notable roles like Hannah in "Swamp Water" (1941) and Ann Rutledge in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" (1940), before becoming a devoted advocate for arts education and social causes.