Carmen Laroux was an American actress known for her roles in Cavalier of the West, Saved by the Belle, and Las campanas de Capistrano.
Personal and Family Life
Carmen Laroux was born on September 4, 1909, in Durango, Mexico. She had two marriages, first to Roberto O. Ybarra and later to Elmer Ellsworth. She had two children, Robert and Dolores, with her first husband. Robert was later adopted by her second husband, Elmer Ellsworth.
Death and Legacy
Carmen Laroux passed away on August 24, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, due to suicide by ant poison, reportedly prompted by her ill health. Her death marked the end of a career that contributed to the film industry during her era. She is remembered through her notable film achievements and her impact on early cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Saved by the Belle | 1939-06-30 | Señorita Rita |
| Island Captives | 1937-07-22 | Taino |
| A Demon for Trouble | 1934-08-10 | Maya |
| Cavalier of the West | 1931-11-15 | Dolores Fernandez |
| Two-Gun Caballero | 1931-12-15 | Rosita – Lopez’s Sweetheart |
| Son of Oklahoma | 1932-07-16 | Anita Verdugo (as Carmen LaRoux) |
| Rawhide Mail | 1934-06-07 | Este’s Saloon Friend |
| Cheyenne Rides Again | 1937-02-01 | Panela |
| Citizen Kane | 1941-04-17 | Maid in Xanadu Hall (uncredited) |
| Starlight Over Texas | 1938-09-06 | Rosita Ruiz |
| Western Justice | 1934-12-12 | Dolores Lopez |
| The Desert Trail | 1935-04-21 | Juanita (as Carmen LaRoux) |
| Don Mike | 1927-01-25 | Carmen |
| The California Trail | 1933-03-24 | Juan’s Wife (as Carmen La Roux) |
| The Scarlet Brand | 1927-12-07 | Rita Valdez |