May Vokes

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May Vokes (c. 1882 – September 13, 1957)[1] was an American actress and comedienne. She appeared primarily in comedic roles in stage plays. Her Broadway appearances included When Dreams Come True, A Fool and His Money, The Quaker Girl, and The Bat.[2] She appeared in the films Janice Meredith in 1924 and Get That Venus in 1933.

Vokes was born near Columbus, Ohio.[3] She first acted in a student production while attending a convent school. She later moved to Chicago, where a former classmate got her an acting job.[4]

Vokes was married to Ballard Preston Lester,[5] whose name was reported as Robert.[6] She died at Stamford Hospital[2] on September 13, 1957, in Stamford, Connecticut.[7]

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