I am trying in vain to find any details on my Great great Aunt (for want of a better title - step grandmother's sister in law). My mother knew her well and I met her a few times, but I can not find any information or photos of her. Grandmother who is since dead, burned all the photos we had of her in a fit of rage caused by Alzheimers.
Hetty was a silent film actress and starred in 2 films that we know of - Paula (1915) and Kent The Fight man (1916). She was brought up in London as she used to play in Hyde Park as a child, but between 1940 and 1965ish (when she died), she owned and lived in Wharfe House, Wharfe Lane, Henley on Thames. I visited her there a few times and remember it reasonably well - does it still exist?
Her sister May, also lived locally in Hambleden House, Hambleden, and may bought houses for all of her sisters, so I think the family had wealthy connections.
Unfortunately I decided to try trace my family tree after I came to live in France, so popping down to Henley is rather difficult for me now. Therefore any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
I have already contacted the British Film Institute who seem to have less information on Hetty than I.
Many thanks
Kate
