Alice Maison was an American actress who is best known for The Kitchen Lady, Miss Adventure, and Lawful Larceny. She was born on February 20, 1900, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on February 9, 1976, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Alice Maison’s early life is not extensively documented, but her journey into acting began in the early 1900s. She carved a niche for herself in silent films, gaining recognition during the 1910s and 1920s. There are limited records regarding her family and personal relationships.
Career
Alice Maison began her film career in the silent film era, where she appeared in various short films and a few feature films. Some of her notable films include Miss Adventure and Lawful Larceny, showcasing her talent in comedic and dramatic roles. Despite the challenges of transitioning to sound films, she left a mark in early cinema.
Death and Legacy
Alice Maison passed away on February 9, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to film during the silent era are remembered by cinema enthusiasts and historians. Although not widely known today, she is recognized for her work during a transformative time in Hollywood.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Lawful Larceny | Dancer |
| 1922 | The Bride’s Rival | Short |
| 1922 | ‘Tis the Bull | Short |
| 1922 | Oh, Promise Me | Babette |
| 1922 | Hokus Pokus | Short |
| 1922 | A Rambling Romeo | Short |
| 1922 | The Friend’s Sweetheart | Short |
| 1922 | One Stormy Knight | Short |
| 1922 | Salome vs. Shenandoah | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1919 | When Love Is Blind | Minor Role (unconfirmed, uncredited) |
| 1919 | Why Beaches Are Popular | Bathing Girl |
| 1919 | Miss Adventure | Shirley Rockwell (as Alice Mason) |
| 1918 | His Smothered Love | Passenger |
| 1918 | Saucy Madeline | Spectator in Theatre Box (uncredited) |
| 1918 | Friend Husband | Short |
| 1918 | Those Athletic Girls | Boarding School Girl (uncredited) |