English: Publicity photo of Edna Purviance from Stars of the Photoplay Edna Olga Purviance was born in Paradise Valley, Nevada, in 1891, Her schooling commenced in the public schools at San Francisco, and was completed at Vassar. Her acquaintance with Charlie Chaplin dates from the night she appeared as heroine in a play given for charity. The noted comedian was so impressed that he offered her a position in his company. Her first picture was "A Night Out." Since then she has appeared exclusively under his direction. "A Woman of Paris" was her first role in serious drama. Blonde hair and grey eyes. Height, five feet, five inches. Not married.