Cora Witherspoon

Cora Witherspoon, born on January fifth, nineteen hundred, was a distinguished American actress whose remarkable career spanned nearly fifty years. With roots firmly planted in the theatre, she transitioned into the world of motion pictures in the early 1930s, yet her passion for the stage never waned.

Throughout her illustrious career, Witherspoon became renowned for her portrayals of haughty society women and domineering housewives. Notable roles included Princess Lina in Ferenc Molnár's acclaimed 1928 play, Olympia, and Agatha Sousè, the formidable spouse of W.C. Fields in the classic 1940 film, The Bank Dick.

Critics and audiences alike recognized Witherspoon's unique charm and talent. John Springer and Jack Hamilton, in their book They Had Faces Then: Super Stars, Stars, and Starlets of the 1930s, remarked that she possessed a face reminiscent of a cartoonist's creation, perfectly embodying the comedic battle of the sexes.