| Marilyn Mills | |
|---|---|
_-_1.jpg) Advertisement for the film Tricks (1925) | |
| Born | 1 November 1903 Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands |
| Died | 27 February 1956 (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| 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, described on theater marquees as "The Beautiful Marilyn Mills". She also produced two of her films.
Mills' father managed a large bakery in Los Angeles.
Before she became a film star, Mills worked as a stunt double, including riding for Mary Pickford in the film Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. She also performed with her horses in the Al G. Barnes Circus.
Mills was married to J. Charles Davis, who worked in advertising and had his own film production company.
Selected filmography
- 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
- Rainey p.182
- ^ 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. [REDACTED]
- "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. [REDACTED]
- 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. [REDACTED]
- "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. [REDACTED]
- "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. [REDACTED]
Bibliography
- Buck Rainey. Sweethearts of the sage: biographies and filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in western movies. McFarland & Company, 1992.
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