Winifred Allen

Winifred Allen, later Winifred Sperry Tenney, (June 26, 1896 – January 3, 1943) was an American silent film actress.[1]

For the photographer, see Winifred Hall Allen.
A trading card image c. 1917

Early years

Born in New Rochelle, Allen graduated from the public schools there and went on to study at the Art Students' League. The deaths of both parents led her to leave school and seek a career in films.[2]

Career
Poster for From Two to Six (1918)

Allen acted with the Edison and Reliance studios, as well as with other film companies.[3] She appeared in 11 films, listed by the American Film Institute, between 1915 and 1924.[4]

Personal life

In 1918 she married aviation pioneer Lawrence Sperry (1892-1923), and Flying magazine reported that they were "the first couple to take an aerial honeymoon" after they flew from Amityville to Governors Island.[5] After his death in an airplane crash,[6] she married Vernon E. Tenney.[7]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Winifred Allen". British Film Institute. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  2. Dean, Daisy (May 7, 1917). "Movieland". Muncie Evening Press. Indiana, Muncie. p. 9. Retrieved 20 April 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Winifred Allen". Motography. XIII. April 17, 1915. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  4. "Winifred Allen". American Film Institute. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  5. Robinson, Doug (2018). "Lawrence Sperry and early flight". The Golden Avenue: The History and People of Ocean Avenue, Amityville, NY. pp. 69–70. ISBN 9780359097302. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  6. "Spetty Heirs End Fight on Estate". Daily News. New York, New York City. January 20, 1931. p. 10. Retrieved 20 April 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. New York Times
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