Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Pearson (19 August 1875 – 29 January 1959) was a Scottish stage actress of the early 20th century.

[1][2] Pearson performed in numerous places around the world, including England, the United States, (particularly Broadway), Australia and Africa.

The English troupe was joined by American actor Frank Mills when it played the Majestic Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

[citation needed] In October 1911 Pearson appeared at Collier's Comedy Theatre as the leading lady in the Scottish play, Bunty Pulls The Strings, written by Graham Moffat.

Pearson read for the role of 'Bunty' in Moffat's presence at the Haymarket Theatre prior to being engaged to portray the character in New York City.

[citation needed] While in New York, Pearson was a guest of the Century Theatre Club which convened at the Hotel Astor on 27 October 1911.

[citation needed] Hobson's Choice (1916) is a play which starred Pearson, Viola Roach, Whitford Kane and Olive Wilmont Davis.

[citation needed] The plot centred on a mother who attempted to collect life insurance on her son, who was imperfectly dead.

Touring many cities, towns and hamlets in the United States, the company's repertory consisted of The Silver Cord, The Guardsman, Arms and the Man, and Mr. Pim Passes By.

[citation needed] Robert W. Lillard, a member of the staff of the New York Herald Tribune, penned White Flame.