Alma Bennett

Alma Bennett was an American film actress active during the silent era. Born on April 9, 1904 in Seattle, Washington, Bennett began appearing in films in the mid-1910s, working steadily through the transition to sound before retiring in the early 1930s. She was primarily cast in supporting roles, often portraying characters designed to draw attention through presence rather than dialogue, a common approach for performers in early cinema.

Among Bennett’s credited appearances, two notable films stand out in records. In 1920, Bennett appeared in A Pajama Marriage, a silent comedy where her role contributed to the film’s lighthearted tone. Five years later, she took part in The Lost World, a feature based on a popular adventure novel, playing Gladys Hungerford in a cast that included actors k…