Anne Cornwall was an American actress who is best known for her roles in College, Dulcy, and The Roughneck. She gained popularity during the silent film era and appeared in various comedies and westerns.
Personal and Family Life
Anne Cornwall was born on January 17, 1897, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She had a brief acting career and was recognized for her performances on the silent screen. Cornwall was married twice; first to writer and director Charles Maigne, and later to engineer Ellis Wing Taylor, with whom she had one child.
Career
During her acting career, Anne Cornwall appeared in a variety of films showcasing her talent. She was part of the Wampas Baby Stars of 1925 and became known for her ability to switch between dramatic and comedic roles. She is remembered for her performances alongside notable actors like Buster Keaton and Laurel & Hardy.
Death and Legacy
Anne Cornwall passed away on March 2, 1980, in Van Nuys, California, USA. Her contributions to the film industry during the silent and early sound era have left a lasting impression. Today, she is fondly remembered by classic film enthusiasts for her diverse roles and memorable performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| College | 1927-09-10 | Mary Haynes, The Girl |
| Men O’War | 1929-06-29 | Girl |
| You Can’t Take It with You | 1938-09-01 | Miss Jones – Blakely’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| The Widow from Chicago | 1930-11-23 | Mazie (uncredited) |
| Only 38 | 1923-06-17 | Mary Hedley |
| The Flaming Frontier | 1926-09-11 | Betty Stanwood |
| Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | 1939-10-19 | Senate Reporter (uncredited) |
| The Splendid Crime | 1925-12-16 | Beth Van Dyke |
| Triple Justice | 1940-09-22 | Wedding Guest |
| The Rainbow Trail | 1925-05-23 | Fay Larkin |
| The Seventh Day | 1922-02-06 | Betty Alden |
| The Gold Diggers | 1923-09-22 | Violet Dayne |
| Hold Still | 1926-10-09 | Anne |
| The Indestructible Wife | 1919-01-26 | Toots Brooks |
| The Eyes of the Totem | 1927-05-15 | Betty Hardy |
| The Roughneck | 1924-11-30 | Zelle |
| The Arizona Express | 1924-03-23 | Florence Brown |
| Keep Smiling | 1925-09-06 | Rose Ryan |
| The Girl in the Rain | 1920-07-17 | Judith |
| Everything But the Truth | 1920-05-31 | Annabelle Elton |
| The Search for Bridey Murphy | 1956-10-01 | Mother (Uncredited) |
| Love’s Young Scream | 1928-05-11 | The Girl |
| Dulcy | 1923-08-27 | Angela Forbes |
| The Climax | 1944-10-20 | Audience Member (Uncredited) |
| Her Gilded Cage | 1922-04-05 | Jacqueline Ornoff |
| The Path She Chose | 1920-05-24 | Virginia |
| La La Lucille | 1920-07-19 | Lucille Smith |
| Chicken Feathers | 1927-02-27 | Anne Kale |
| 40-Horse Hawkins | 1924-04-21 | Mary Darling |
| Under Western Skies | 1926-02-07 | Ella Parkhurst |
| To Have and to Hold | 1922-10-29 | Lady Jane Carr |
| The Knife | 1918-02-01 | |
| The Wrongdoers | 1925-09-03 | Helen Warren |
| The Firing Line | 1919-07-06 | Cecile Cardross |
| Introduce Me | 1925-03-15 | Betty Perry |
| The Baby Bandit | 1930-06-11 | |
| True Confession | 1937-12-24 | Alternate Juror (uncredited) |
| Bright Lights | 1924-09-14 | |
| They Won’t Believe Me | 1947-07-16 | |
| The Southerner | 1945-04-30 | Townswoman (uncredited) |
| Below the Deadline | 1946-08-03 | Minor Role (uncredited) |