Reeves-Smith, Olive, 1894-1972

Olive Reeves-Smith was an actress who worked primarily in the theater and musical comedy and was best known as a character actress.

She was born in Etwell, England on November 23, 1894, daughter of the English actor, Harry Reeves-Smith. Beginning as a musical comedy actress in England, she had a long career on the American stage as a character actress. Playing many minor roles, she gained notice as George M. Cohan's lead in his PIGEONS AND PEOPLE and played Dolly Bloomer in many productions of BLOOMER GIRL. She played both a cockney and the elegant Lady Boxington in MY FAIR LADY.

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