Martha Mattox

Biography

Martha Mattox was a silent film actress of note, known for her roles in notable films such as "The Cat and the Canary" (1927), where she played Mammy Pleasant, and "Behind the Mask" (1932). Born Eleanor Perry Mellen in Natchez, Mississippi, on June 19, 1879, she studied dramatic art at East Mississippi College. Mattox's film debut came in 1915, marking the beginning of her career in the silent-film era. She passed away at age 53 due to a heart ailment.