Patsy O'Byrne: Cooks, Crones and Catty Neighbors
The photo above indicates the kind of roles Patsy O'Byrne (1883-1968) was known for playing: biddies, scolds, gossips, neighbor ladies, and very often cooks and maids. Her beginnings are murky. Over 40 years old at the time of her first screen credit, it is reasonable to assume that she had a background in vaudeville and/or stock […]