Marilyn Mills
Marilyn Mills | |
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| Born | 1 November 1903 |
| Died | 27 February 1956 (aged 52) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1922–1927 (film) |
| Spouse | J. Charles Davis |
Marilyn Mills (1903 – 1956) was a Dutch-born American film actress of the silent era,[1] described on theater marquees as "The Beautiful Marilyn Mills".[2] She also produced two of her films.
Mills' father managed a large bakery in Los Angeles.[2]
Before she became a film star, Mills worked as a stunt double, including riding for Mary Pickford[3] in the film Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.[4] She also performed with her horses in the Al G. Barnes Circus.[5]
Mills was married to J. Charles Davis, who worked in advertising[2] and had his own film production company.[6]
Selected filmography
[edit]- A Western Demon (1922)
- Riders of the Plains (1924)
- Come on Cowboys! (1924)
- Two Fisted Justice (1924)
- Tricks (1925)
- Where Romance Rides (1925)
- The Cactus Cure (1925)
- Three Pals (1926)
References
[edit]- ^ Rainey p.182
- ^ a b c Othman, Frederick C. (March 15, 1942). "Cooper's Build Blocked Start, Says Actress Who Aided Him". Democrat and Chronicle. New York, Rochester. United Press. p. 8 D. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Acrobats Double for Stars in Risky Feats". The Baltimore Sun. Maryland, Baltimore. March 8, 1925. p. Part 2, Section 3 - Page 3. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Birdwell, Russell J. (June 15, 1925). "Question: Are Film Stars Brave or Just Careful?". Crowley Daily Signal. Louisiana, Crowley. Newspaper Enterprise Association. p. 4. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Al G. Barnes' Show to Play in San Bernardino On Friday, March 28". The San Bernardino County Sun. California, San Bernardino. March 15, 1930. p. 13. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Court Finds for Art Mix in Name Mix". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. December 4, 1929. p. 35. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Bibliography
[edit]- Buck Rainey. Sweethearts of the sage: biographies and filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in western movies. McFarland & Company, 1992.
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