Alice Calhoun was an American actress who is best known for her roles in silent films during the early 20th century. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she became a notable figure in the film industry after transitioning from stage to screen.
Personal and Family Life
Alice Calhoun was born on November 21, 1900, in Cleveland, Ohio. She had two marriages, first to Mendel B. Silverburg, and later to Max Chotiner, whom she married on December 24, 1948. They were together until her passing in 1966.
Career Highlights
Calhoun began her film career with Vitagraph in New York during the late 1910s, succeeding in an industry that often emphasized stage experience. She gained early training through several Broadway plays, which led to her breakout role in the film “Princess Jones” (1921). Over her career, she appeared in nearly 50 films, primarily during the silent era, with her last film “Now I’ll Tell” (1934) being a talkie. She chose to retire following this performance.
Death and Legacy
Alice Calhoun passed away on June 3, 1966, in Los Angeles, California, after a battle with cancer. She is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, in the Garden of Ascension. In recognition of her contributions to the film industry, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8, 1960.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Now I’ll Tell | 1934-06-07 | Mrs. Doran (uncredited) |
| A Hero of the Big Snows | 1926-07-24 | Mary Mallory |
| Tentacles of the North | 1926-11-25 | Rao Brown |
| Hidden Aces | 1927-08-06 | Natalie Knowles |
| The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross | 1927-10-01 | Edith Brandon |
| The Other Woman’s Story | 1925-01-25 | Mrs. Colby |
| Pampered Youth | 1925-02-01 | Isabel Minafer |
| The Happy Warrior | 1925-07-05 | Dora |
| Flying High | 1926-12-20 | Patricia Barton |
| The Man Next Door | 1923-05-28 | Bonnie Bell |
| Pioneer Trails | 1923-05-01 | Rose Miller |
| Two to One | 1927-12-31 | Isabel Minafer |
| The Everlasting Whisper | 1925-11-10 | Gloria Gaynor |
| The Girl in His Room | 1922-06-04 | Myra Pendleton |
| A Girl’s Desire | 1922-09-10 | Elizabeth Browne |
| The Little Minister | 1922-01-01 | Lady Babbie |
| The Man from Brodney’s | 1923-12-16 | Princess Genevra |
| The Down Grade | 1927-07-25 | Molly Crane |
| Little Wildcat | 1922-11-12 | Mag o’ the Alley |
| Flowing Gold | 1924-03-01 | Barbara Parker |
| The Midnight Alarm | 1923-08-19 | Sparkle |
| One Stolen Night | 1923-01-29 | Diantha Ebberly |