Jane Cowl

Jane Cowl
Jane Cowl in 1920
Born
Jane Bailey

December 14, 1883
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 22, 1950(1950-06-22) (aged 66)
Resting placeAshes buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Other names"Crying Jane"
C. R. Avery
Occupation(s)Actress, playwright
Years active1903–1950
Spouse
(m. 1906; sep. 1930)

Jane Cowl (December 14, 1883 – June 22, 1950) was an American film and stage actress and playwright who was, in the words of author Anthony Slide, "notorious for playing lachrymose parts". Actress Jane Russell was named in Cowl's honor.