Marilyn Mills
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Born1 November 1903
Died27 February 1956 (aged 52)
OccupationActress
Yearsactive1922–1927 (film)
Marilyn Mills | |
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Advertisement for the film Tricks (1925) | |
| Born | 1 November 1903 |
| Died | 27 February 1956 (aged 52) |
| 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,[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]
- 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)