Marilyn Mills

Marilyn Mills
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Born1 November 1903
Died27 February 1956 (aged 52)
OccupationActress
Years active1922–1927 (film)
SpouseJ. 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

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References

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  1. ^ Rainey p.182
  2. ^ 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. Open access icon
  3. ^ "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. Open access icon
  4. ^ 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. Open access icon
  5. ^ "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. Open access icon
  6. ^ "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. Open access icon

Bibliography

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  • Buck Rainey. Sweethearts of the sage: biographies and filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in western movies. McFarland & Company, 1992.
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