Edna May Wonacott Explained

Edna May Wonacott
Birth Date:6 February 1932
Birth Place:Willits, California, U.S.
Occupation:Film actress
Yearsactive:1943–1952
Children:3

Edna May Wonacott (born February 6, 1932) is an American former child actress, best known for her role as Ann Newton in the 1943 movie Shadow of a Doubt. The director, Alfred Hitchcock, and film producer Jack H. Skirball handpicked the then-nine year old for the film while she was waiting for the bus.[1] [2] At that time she had absolutely no experience as an actress.

Wonacott received a seven-year contract and Hitchcock predicted that she would become a star within a year.[3] Other than Shadow of a Doubt, she made minor (uncredited) appearances in several films, including The Bells of St. Mary's and The Model and the Marriage Broker, then retired at age 20.[4]

Personal life

Wonacott is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elie Wonacott of Santa Rosa, California.[5] In 1951, she married Robert Royce Green and had three sons. As of 2010, she resided in Yuma, Arizona, under the name Edna Green.[6]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1943Shadow of a Doubt Ann Newton
1944Hi, Beautiful Young Girl Uncredited
1945Under Western Skies Faith
1945This Love of Ours Youngster Uncredited
1945The Bells of St. Mary's Delphine Ford Uncredited
1951Sunny Side of the Street Bobby-Soxer Uncredited
1951The Model and the Marriage Broker 2nd Miss Perry Uncredited

Notes and References

  1. News: "Want to be a star?" . . December 27, 1942 . March 19, 2014.
  2. News: Father of movie starlet enjoys booming success . . October 7, 1942 . March 19, 2014.
  3. 1943-01-25 . $5,000 Production . Life . 70–78.
  4. Web site: Filmography for Edna May Wonacott . Turner Classic Movies . August 15, 2024.
  5. News: 10-Year-Old S.R. Girl Gets Chance at Role in Movies!. The Press Democrat. July 28, 1942. California, Santa Rosa. 1. Newspapers.com. April 8, 2018.
  6. News: In the movies . Yuma Sun . March 14, 2010 . July 3, 2016 . Schneider, Patricia . 41 & 44.