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Mae Clarke (born Violet Mary Klotz; August 16, 1910 – April 29, 1992) was an American stage, screen, and television actress. She is best known for being the recipient of Jimmy Cagney's half grapefruit in 'The Public Enemy' and for her role in 'Frankenstein'.
Mae Clarke was a prominent American actress known for her foundational work in early 1930s cinema before she spent decades as a reliable character actor in the studio system.
She is most recognized for her role as Elizabeth in the 1931 horror film Frankenstein and for the famous grapefruit scene in the 1931 crime drama The Public Enemy.