Jule Power Explained

Jule Power
Birth Date:1880
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon
Death Date:1932
Death Place:Los Angeles, California
Occupation:Actress
Other Names:Jewel Power, Jule Power Bryant

Louise "Jule" Power (1880February, 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.

Career

She had frequently been photographed by E. W. Moore who brought her to the attention of Baker Stock Company. She did her first performance in 1905. Her first New York appearance was supporting Wilton Lackaye in Les Miserables. 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 fancy costuming, including an "Egyptian Ring"—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. She and Bryant divorced in a very public proceeding involving Davis and Adele Blood.[7] She married Davis in 1915 following his divorce from Blood.[8] [9] She had one son, Bonnie.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1915Her Mother's SecretBernice Archer
1916Gloria's RomanceLois Freeman
1921The Silver LiningMrs. Baxter
1924For SaleMrs. Twombly-Smith

Notes and References

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