Audrey Ferris was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Fancy Baggage, The Little Wildcat, and Beware of Bachelors. She was born on August 30, 1909, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on May 3, 1990, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Audrey Ferris was originally named Audrey Kellar and began her career as a dancer and violinist before moving to Hollywood in 1926. She married Archie Huntington, also known as Archer H. Saki, but their marriage ended in divorce. They had one child together. Despite her early success in silent films, her life became more private in later years.
Career Overview
Audrey gained fame as the leading lady to the famous canine star Rin Tin Tin and was recognized as a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1928. However, her film career declined with the introduction of sound in movies, leading her to fade from the public eye. Her passing in 1990 went largely unnoticed for eight years, highlighting her obscurity in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Audrey Ferris died on May 3, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to silent cinema have been largely forgotten, yet her early work remains a part of film history. Her legacy as a leading lady in the silent film era is remembered by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Undertow | 1930-02-23 | Kitty |
| Beware of Bachelors | 1928-10-27 | May |
| Honky Tonk | 1929-08-31 | Jean Gilmore |
| The Lion and the Mouse | 1928-05-21 | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Women They Talk About | 1928-08-10 | Audrey Hughes |
| Fancy Baggage | 1929-01-26 | Naomi Iverson |
| Glad Rag Doll | 1929-05-04 | Bertha Fairchild |
| Honeymoon Beach | 1932-10-22 | Connie Watts |
| Slightly Used | 1927-09-03 | Helen Martin |
| Beware of Married Men | 1928-01-14 | Helene Martin |
| The Jazz Singer | 1929-01-01 | Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
| The Silver Slave | 1927-11-12 | Janet Randall |
| Powder My Back | 1928-03-10 | Ruth Stevens |
| Rinty of the Desert | 1928-04-20 | June Marlow |
| That Rascal | 1932-02-21 | |
| The Little Wildcat | 1928-12-08 | Audrey |
| Sailor Izzy Murphy | 1927-10-08 | Perfume Manufacturer’s Daughter |
| Ginsberg the Great | 1927-11-26 | Mary |