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Jule Power
Born1880
Died1932
Other namesJewel Power, Jule Power Bryant
OccupationActress
Spouse
Frederick E. Bryant
(m. 1913, divorced)
(m. 1915; died 1932)

Louise "Jule" Power (1880 – February, 1932) was an American silent film and stage actress.[1]

Early life

Power was born in Portland, Oregon to Richard B. Power and N. L. Power.[2] Her father died when she was young and she had to try to earn a living.[2]

Career

She had frequently been photographed by E. W. Moore who brought her to the attention of Baker Stock Company.[2] She did her first performance in 1905. Her first New York appearance was supporting Wilton Lackaye in Les Miserables.[2] When she performed The Kingdom of Destiny in Oakland California, she delivered a benediction from the top of the brand new Oakland City Hall wearing her symbolic costume from the play as a promotional stunt.[3]

She shifted to silent films in 1915. Her role in Gloria's Romance was noted in the press for the very fancycostuming including an "Egyptian Ring" an an elaborate fur coat.[4][5]

Personal life

Power had been married to Frederick Esmelton Bryant, an actor and stage director.[6] She met Edwards Davis when the two were working together on the play The Kingdom of Destiny.[2] She and Bryant divorced in a very public proceeding involving Davis and Adele Blood.[6][7] She married Davis in 1915 following his divorce from Blood.[8][9] She had one son, Bonnie.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1915 Her Mother's Secret Bernice Archer
1916 Gloria's Romance Lois Freeman
1921 The Silver Lining Mrs. Baxter
1924 For Sale Mrs. Twombly-Smith

References

  1. ^ "Jule Powers is Dead; Stage, Screen Actress". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Lawler, Nona (August 17, 1913). "Portland Girl Achieves Success on the State". Oregon Daily Journal. p. 34. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Actress Delivers Message from City Hall, Voices Benediction High Above Oakland". Oakland Tribune. September 4, 1913. p. 13. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  4. ^ "It Must Be Some Ring Miss Jule Power Has". The Plain Dealer. August 20, 1916. p. 49. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Famous Yacht Used in Gloria's Romance". Charlotte Observer. October 5, 1916. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Governor Earl Brewer of Mississippi And Actresses in Divorce Case". The Hastings Daily Republican. July 18, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  7. ^ ""Innocent Pal" Newest Affinity Term". Washington Herlad. February 7, 1915. p. 35. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Edwards Davis Named By Hubby". Spokane Chronicle. 1913-07-28. p. 10. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  9. ^ "Jule Power, the Actress, Divorced in case That Involves Edwards Davis". The Star-Ledger. 1915-06-03. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-07-24.

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