Rosalind Byrne
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February 19, 1904
Rosalind Byrne | |
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 Rosalind Byrne and Buster Keaton in Seven Chances (1925) | |
| Born | Rosalind Loretta Mooney February 19, 1904 Ohio, United States |
| Died | August 9, 1989 (aged 85) Illinois, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1923–1930 |
Rosalind Byrne (born Rosalind Loretta Mooney, February 19, 1904 – August 9, 1989) was an American silent film actress. Best known for her small but memorable roles during the 1920s, she appeared in films such as The Fast Set (1924), Seven Chances (1925) and Long Pants (1927).
After practicing acting in amateur theatrical productions at the Immaculate Heart Convent, Rosalind Byrne began her Hollywood career as an extra, appearing in more than 300 films.[1]
Her fortune changed on the set of the First National production Flaming Youth (1923) where her presence on set caught the attention of director John Francis Dillon and he gave her a small part.[2]
Impressed by her performance, Dillon predicted a promising future for her in the industry.[3] That same year, she was even labeled the studios’ latest "find".[4]
Although she continued to land small roles throughout the late 1920s, her career did not develop as expected. Rosalind Byrne retired from the film industry in 1929.