Virginia Vance Explained

Virginia Vance (born Dahlie Pears; July 1, 1902 – October 13, 1942) was a silent film actress in the United States. She married actor Bryant Washburn.[1]

Biography

Vance was born Dahlie Pears[2] in Chicago and raised in Toronto, Canada. She appeared in some 90 films including comedy shorts, serials, and features including in leading roles.[3] She appeared in Cameo Comedies with Cliff Bowes. She is knocked over by a custard pie in the 1926 film His Private Life.[4]

In 1929 she married and left filmmaking. She had a daughter. She died of heart issues and is buried at Chapel in the Pines cemetery in Los Angeles.[3]

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silent Era : People. www.silentera.com.
  2. News: Virginia Vance to Wed Bryant Washburn Soon . June 12, 2024 . The Buffalo News . March 14, 1929 . 30. .
  3. Web site: Virginia Vance ~ Silent Actress.
  4. Book: Dale, Alan S.. Comedy Is a Man in Trouble: Slapstick in American Movies. November 23, 2000. U of Minnesota Press. 9781452904986. Google Books.
  5. Web site: Actors Cliff Bowes and Virginia Vance sit under an umbrella at the.... Getty Images.