Marilyn Mills Explained
| Marilyn Mills |
| Birth Date: | 1 November 1903 |
| Birth Place: | Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands |
| Death Date: | 27 February 1956 |
| Death Place: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Yearsactive: | 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". 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[2] in the film Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.[3] She also performed with her horses in the Al G. Barnes Circus.[4]
Mills was married to J. Charles Davis, who worked in advertising[5] and had his own film production company.[6]
Selected filmography
Bibliography
- Buck Rainey. Sweethearts of the sage: biographies and filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in western movies. McFarland & Company, 1992.
Notes and References
- Rainey p.182
- News: Acrobats Double for Stars in Risky Feats . The Baltimore Sun . March 8, 1925 . Maryland, Baltimore . Part 2, Section 3 - Page 3. Newspapers.com. October 25, 2018.
- News: Birdwell . Russell J. . Question: Are Film Stars Brave or Just Careful? . Crowley Daily Signal . Newspaper Enterprise Association . June 15, 1925 . Louisiana, Crowley . 4. Newspapers.com. October 25, 2018.
- News: Al G. Barnes' Show to Play in San Bernardino On Friday, March 28 . The San Bernardino County Sun . March 15, 1930 . California, San Bernardino . 13. Newspapers.com. October 25, 2018.
- News: Othman . Frederick C. . Cooper's Build Blocked Start, Says Actress Who Aided Him . Democrat and Chronicle . United Press . March 15, 1942 . New York, Rochester . 8 D. Newspapers.com. October 25, 2018.
- News: Court Finds for Art Mix in Name Mix . The Los Angeles Times . December 4, 1929 . California, Los Angeles . 35. Newspapers.com. October 25, 2018.
