Webster, Margaret (1905-1972), an actress and director, became famous for her exciting productions of Shakespeare’s plays. In 1938, she achieved overnight success in New York City with her direction of Richard II. She also directed Hamlet and Henry IV, and acted in The Sea Gull, Family Portrait, Alice in Wonderland, and John Gabriel Borkman. She acted with the Old Vic and other English theatrical companies. She was born in New York City, the daughter of British parents. Her mother was the English actress Dame May Whitty.
