Marcella Daly

Marcella Daly (1901–1966) was an American film actress of the silent era.[1]

Marcella Daly
Marcella Daly with Lou Tellegen in 1926.
BornJanuary 31, 1901
DiedJuly 30, 1966 (aged 65)
OccupationActor
Years active1918-1928 (film)

Daly was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Daly and a graduate of the Whittier School[2] and Hollywood High School.[3]

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."[4]

Partial filmography

References

  1. Katchmer p.84
  2. "Marcella of the Movies, a Kansas City Girl". The Kansas City Star. November 30, 1924. p. 4 D. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Where Vamps Come From". The Pittsburgh Press. October 9, 1927. p. 89. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Stephens, Graham (June 15, 1924). "Film Director Ends Own Life To Experience 'Kick of Death"". Oakland Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.

Bibliography

  • Katchmer, George A. A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland, 2015.


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