Adele Farrington was an American actress who is best known for her roles in early films like “In Old Kentucky,” “The Love Girl,” and “Shadow of the Law.” Born as Anna King in 1867 in Brooklyn, New York, she became a notable character actress after starting her film career at 47.
Personal and Family Life
Adele Farrington was born to Mrs. L.F. King and had a significant early life before her marriage. She married Hobart Bosworth in 1902, but the couple divorced in 1920. Before her marriage, Adele had three children, although only one of them survived into adulthood.
Career
Adele transitioned to film after gaining experience on stage. Her film debut was in the 1914 movie “Buck Parvin in the Movies.” Over her career, she became known for playing various character roles, such as mothers and aunts. One of her standout performances was in “In Old Kentucky,” released in 1919. She remained active in films throughout the 1920s until her last role in “Shadow of the Law” in 1926.
Death and Legacy
Adele Farrington passed away on December 19, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 69. She is remembered not only for her contributions to early cinema but also for her association with the well-known song “Daisy, Daisy (On a Bicycle Built for Two).” Her legacy lives on through her memorable performances and the characters she brought to life on screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Love Girl | July 9, 1916 | Her Aunt Betty |
| Hypocrites | January 20, 1915 | The Queen (as Miss Adele Farrington) |
| Honor’s Cross | May 1, 1918 | Marion Cabot |
| Shadow of the Law | January 24, 1926 | Aunt |
| The Child Thou Gavest Me | August 20, 1921 | Her Mother |
| Her Defiance | January 14, 1916 | Mrs. Warren |
| Sunshine Molly | March 18, 1915 | Widow Budd |
| Scandal | July 10, 1915 | Susan |
| Her Bitter Cup | April 17, 1916 | Mary McDougal |
| The Cradle | March 4, 1922 | Mrs. Mason |
| Bag and Baggage | November 1, 1923 | |
| Her Mad Bargain | December 12, 1921 | Mrs. Gordon Howe |
| The Devil’s Bondwoman | November 20, 1916 | Doria Manners |
| The Price Mark | October 21, 1917 | Marie |
| The Way of the World | July 3, 1916 | Mrs. Lake |
| Too Much Johnson | December 1, 1919 | Mrs. Batterson |
| The Mate of the Sally Ann | November 26, 1917 | Mrs. Schuyler |
| The Morals of Hilda | December 11, 1916 | Esther Grail |
| What Love Can Do | June 12, 1916 | Lil Magill |
| The Girl in the Web | August 5, 1920 | Mrs. Janney |
| Bobbed Hair | January 1, 1922 | Aunt Emily |
| The Inner Shrine | June 14, 1917 | Undetermined Role |
| A Gentleman of Leisure | July 15, 1923 | Lady Blount |
| The Price of a Good Time | November 4, 1917 | His Mother |
| Rio Grande | April 25, 1920 | Alice Lopez |
| In Old Kentucky | December 15, 1919 | Aunt Aleathea |
| The Man Next Door | May 28, 1923 | Mrs. Wisner |
| The Marcellini Millions | May 14, 1917 | Mrs. Murray |
| Doctor Neighbor | May 1, 1916 | Mrs. Preston |
| The House of Silence | April 8, 1918 | Mrs. Clifton |
| The Charm School | January 1, 1921 | Mrs. Rolles |
| The Ordeal | May 21, 1922 | Madame St. Levis |
| The Country Mouse | November 23, 1914 | Addie Balderson |
| Black Beauty | January 1, 1921 | Lady Wynwaring |
| Little Wildcat | November 12, 1922 | Mrs. Wilding |
| It’s No Laughing Matter | January 14, 1915 | Widow Wilkins |
| The Woman He Feared | November 14, 1916 | Myrtle Andrews |
| Little Partner | December 19, 1916 | Mrs. Beacon |
| One Stolen Night | January 29, 1923 | Mrs. Ebberly |