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Adelyn Bushnell

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Adelyn Bushnell Bradford (September 29, 1889, Thomaston, Maine – September 1, 1953, Los Angeles, California) was an American stage actress, playwright, novelist and radio script writer active in the first half of the 20th century. She was also once a member of the Jefferson Theater Stock Company in Portland.

Biography

Adelyn was born in Thomaston, Maine, in 1889. She was home-schooled until she entered high school.[1]

In 1908, Adelyn graduated from Thomaston High School.[2]

Career

Adelyn had her first starring role in a play in 1911, and she continued to play until 1926.[1]

Novels

Source:[1]

  • Tide Rode (1947)
  • Eight Radio Plays: For Classroom Use And Amateur Broadcast with Marshall Bradford (1947)
  • Rock Haven (1948)
  • Pay the Piper: A Novel (1950)
  • Strange Gift (1950)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Bushnell, Adelyn (1889 - 1953)". Maine State Library.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Adelyn Bushnell collection, 1924-1954". University of New England.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)