Beth Darlington was an American actress known for her roles in films such as The Lamplighter, Don’t Forget, and Sittin’ Pretty. Born Helen Hixson on March 19, 1904, in Kansas City, Missouri, she gained recognition in the silent film era.
Personal and Family Life
Beth Darlington grew up in Los Angeles after her parents’ separation. At seventeen, she won a contest at the Venice bathing suit parade, highlighting her early beauty and talent. She married Terrence Clarke, a cement salesman, on February 16, 1926, and chose to leave acting in pursuit of a domestic life. The couple did not have any children.
Death and Legacy
Beth Darlington passed away on January 6, 1951, in Val Verde, Texas, from a coronary occlusion at the age of 46. After her death, her ashes were cremated and interred at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Despite her brief career in film, she is remembered as one of the beautiful starlets of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Too Many Mammas | 1924-10-12 | Jimmy’s Girlfriend |
| Dear Ol’ Pal | 1923-11-11 | The Daughter |
| Outdoor Pajamas | 1924-09-13 | The Bride |
| The ‘Fraidy Cat | 1924-03-29 | Dorothy – the Doctor’s Daughter |
| Sittin’ Pretty | 1924-09-27 | Jimmy’s Girlfriend |
| Publicity Pays | 1924-05-04 | Mrs. Jump |
| Hard Knocks | 1924-02-02 | Helen |
| The Tunnel | 2010-05-22 | Jonathan |
| Get Busy | 1924-04-27 | |
| The Mystery of Lost Ranch | 1925-06-13 | Miss Blair – the Professor’s Daughter |
| Love’s Detour | 1924-03-09 | |
| Don’t Forget | 1924-02-02 | Emmy – The Bride |
| Why Husbands Go Mad | 1924-07-13 | Jimmy’s Wife |
| Bungalow Boobs | 1924-10-26 | The Newlywed Wife |
| The Sleuth | 1922-07-16 | Desk clerk |