Blanche Mehaffey was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as The Wages of Sin, Alias Mary Smith, and Devil Monster. Born on July 28, 1907, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she had a notable career in the early days of Hollywood.
Personal and Family Life
Blanche Mehaffey, whose birth name was Blanche Berndt Mehaffey, was sometimes known by her nickname, Janet Morgan. She was married twice; her first marriage was to George Joseph Hansen in 1928, but it ended in divorce just a few months later. She then married Ralph M. Like in 1932, but they also divorced in 1938. Details about her personal life beyond her marriages are limited.
Career
Mehaffey began her career as a dancer with the Ziegfeld Follies before transitioning to films in 1923, initially working with the Hal Roach Film Company. She starred in numerous comedies, westerns, and dramas and took time off in 1929 to study voice and languages in New York City. She made her return to film in the western Sunrise Trail in 1931 and continued acting until her last appearance in The Wages of Sin in 1938.
Death and Legacy
Blanche Mehaffey passed away on March 31, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. Despite her contributions to early Hollywood, she is less well-known today. However, her performances in various genres showcase the diversity and talent of actresses in the silent and early sound eras.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Devil Monster | 1946-06-29 | Louise |
| Held For Ransom | 1938-06-17 | Betty Mason |
| Alias Mary Smith | 1932-07-14 | Mary Smith |
| North of Arizona | 1935-02-02 | Madge Herron |
| A Woman of the World | 1925-12-28 | Lennie Porter |
| Dugan of the Badlands | 1931-06-23 | June Manning |
| His People | 1925-11-01 | Mamie Shannon |
| The Sunrise Trail | 1931-02-07 | Goldie, aka Bess Morgan |
| The Silent Code | 1935-11-20 | Helen Brent |
| The Cowboy and the Bandit | 1935-04-02 | Alice |