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Viora Daniel

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Viora Daniel
Publicity still for the 1920 film Life of the Party
BornJanuary 24, 1902
DiedMay 9, 1980
OccupationActress
Years active1920–1927 (film)

Viora Daniel (1902–1980) was an American film actress of the silent era.[1] She appeared in around twenty films, including several shorts, in a mixture of lead and supporting roles.

Early years

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Daniel was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and moved with her parents to Portland, Oregon, when she was five years old. After attending a private school for girls, she attended Oregon Agricultural College, but she left there to seek a career in acting.[2]

Career

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Daniel worked for Lasky Studios and Al Christie.[2]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Foster p.33
  2. ^ a b "Movie Star Was Local Kiddie; Viora Daniel Educated Here". The Oregon Daily Journal. Oregon, Portland. July 24, 1921. p. 42. Retrieved April 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

Bibliography

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  • Foster, Charles. Stardust and Shadows: Canadians in Early Hollywood. Dundurn, 2000.
  • Massa, Steve. Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy. BearManor Media, 2017.
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