Marcella Daly Explained

Marcella Daly
Birth Date:	31 January 1901
Birth Place:	Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Death Place:	Torrance, California, U.S.
Occupation:	Actor
Years Active:	1918-1928 (film)

Marcella Daly (1901–1966) was an American film actress of the silent era.

Daly was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Daly and a graduate of the Whittier School^[1] and Hollywood High School.^[2]

In June 1924, Daly received publicity when casting director Lewis Mason committed suicide and left a note that said, in part, "Everything I have, please give to Marcella Daly."^[3]

Partial filmography

• Her Country First (1918)
• Trumpet Island (1920)
• The Star Rover (1920)
• West of Chicago (1922)
• The Folly of Vanity (1924)
• Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall (1924)
• The Great Jewel Robbery (1925)
• Defend Yourself (1925)
• The Movies (1925)
• Pursued (1925)
• The Prince of Pep (1925)
• Accused (1925)
• The Arizona Romeo (1925)
• Tearing Through (1925)
• Black Paradise (1926)
• The Non-Stop Flight (1926)
• Silk Stockings (1927)
• The Lone Eagle (1927)
• Married Alive (1927)
• The Arizona Wildcat (1927)
• The Midnight Watch (1927)
• Two Lovers (1928)

Sources

• Book: Katchmer, George A.. A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. 2015. McFarland. 978-1-4766-0905-8. en. .

Notes and References

1. News: Marcella of the Movies, a Kansas City Girl . August 23, 2021 . The Kansas City Star . November 30, 1924 . 4 D. Newspapers.com.
2. News: Where Vamps Come From . August 23, 2021 . The Pittsburgh Press . October 9, 1927 . 89. Newspapers.com.
3. News: Stephens . Graham . Film Director Ends Own Life To Experience 'Kick of Death'. August 23, 2021 . Oakland Tribune . June 15, 1924 . 1. Newspapers.com.