Maude Adams (born November 11, 1872; Died July 17, 1953) Was An American Stage Actress, Most Noted For Her Signature Role, Peter Pan. While The Title "Best Actress Of Her Day" Almost Indisputably Belongs To Ethel Barrymore, Maude Adams Was Without A Doubt Its Most Beloved And Most Successful. To Her Legions Of Adoring Fans She Was Best Known As Maudie.