Career
She had an active international opera career during the early 20th century. She also appeared in several small to mid-sized roles in Hollywood films between 1923 and 1946. Appearing in a total of 35 motion pictures.
Amsden was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but during her school days her family moved to Providence, Rhode Island, where she was educated at the Elmhurst School.
In 1892 she entered the International School for singers in Boston where she studied under William Whitney. She then went to Paris where she remained for six years before making her professional debut at London"s Royal Opera House in 1910.
She also sang with the Century Opera Company and toured the United States with the San Carlo Opera Company. Her first marriage to French-Canadian baritone Joseph Royer ended in divorce.
Her second marriage to New York Post music critic and sports writer Charles P. Sawyer ended upon his death in 1935.
