May Collins

May Collins, a black-haired actress of average build, was born in East Orange, New Jersey, and spent most of her early life in New York City. She began acting at a young age with Mrs. August Belmont's dramatic society, where she won several prizes and appeared in the stage play "The Betrothal." Later, she joined William A. Brady's forces and performed in Owen Davis melodramas, known for their theatrical dialogue. She also acted alongside Grace George in "She Would and She Did."

Collins was active in the entertainment industry from 1921 to 1945, a period of 24 years. She was rumored to be engaged to Charlie Chaplin but married Edmund Thomas in 1930. In 1939, she lost a son to polio, a personal tragedy she faced privately. She continued acting on stage in Australia and New York City, including a role in "Kiss and Tell" with Kirk Douglas and Joan Caulfield.

Beyond her stage work, Collins was dedicated to the March of Dimes, as reported by the Bridgeport Sunday Herald in 1953. She passed away on May 6, 1955, at the age of 51.