Cornelia Otis Skinner

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Characters played by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Miss Holloway — The Uninvited (1944)

A friend and confidante of Stella's deceased mother who runs the sanatorium where Stella is sent. She explains the family's hidden history, tells Stella that the Fitzgerald siblings want her to live with them, and unintentionally enables Stella's return to Windward House.

Mrs. Thaw — The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955)

Mrs. Thaw is Harry's mother and a forceful supporter of his legal defense. She hires William Travers Jerome and pressures Evelyn to testify that Stanford White exploited and drugged her, warning that Harry may be executed unless Evelyn helps him. She later participates in offering Evelyn money to disappear abroad.

Career Overview

Cornelia Otis Skinner has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Signature works include Dearest Enemy, The Farmer's Daughter, The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
female
Known Credits
10
Birth Date
1899-05-30
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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