Career
Following a career on the stage in Britain she came to the United States and obtained work and a Social Security number in New New York She died in San Diego, California following a career in film, theater and television, primarily playing older women in assorted small roles. She had over 50 film and television appearances between 1938 and 1965.
She also appeared in at least 13 theater productions on Broadway between 1925 and 1940.
Plowright had an extensive theatrical career in Britain from 1908 to 1921. The August 17, 1916 review from The Cornishman of her in the title role, Ann Annnington, of Lechmere Worrall"s play "Ann" (later made into the film Her Winning Way) was favorable: In the title role of "Ann," Mission Hilda Plowright pleased the audience immensely.
The eccentricity, daring, winsomeness, and vivacity of Ann"s character was most skilfully evolved, and the mastery obtained over the American accent and mannerism was most noticeable.