Carol Holloway was an American actress who is best known for her roles in silent films and early Westerns, including projects with notable stars such as Hoot Gibson and Tom Mix.
Personal and Family Life
Born on April 30, 1892, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Carol Holloway was the daughter of a college professor. She developed a passion for acting at a young age, which led her to join a theatrical stock company and eventually move to New York City for her career.
Career
Holloway quickly became known as one of the more prolific serial queens of her time, starting her career with Vitagraph Studios. She gained fame for her athleticism and engaging performances, primarily in silent films, before transitioning to smaller roles as sound films emerged. Her career saw a decline after the introduction of sound, culminating in her taking minor, uncredited roles until her last known film appearance in 1940.
Death and Legacy
Carol Holloway passed away on January 3, 1979, in Los Angeles, California. Although she is not widely recognized today, her contributions to early cinema, particularly in serial films, remain notable among film historians.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Pretenses | 1915-12-07 | Mary Guffy – the Daughter |
| The Sea Lion | 1921-12-04 | Dolly May |
| Stolen Harmony | 1935-04-20 | Six Kids Member (uncredited) |
| The Comet’s Come-Back | 1916-05-31 | |
| Exclusive | 1937-08-06 | Rioter |
| Emergency Squad | 1940-01-05 | Crying Wife at Hospital |
| Trail’in’ | 1921-12-11 | Joan Piotto |
| Dangerous Love | 1920-12-01 | |
| The Saphead | 1920-09-01 | Rose Turner |
| Maid of Salem | 1937-02-12 | Townswoman (Uncredited) |
| The Deceiver | 1920-12-01 | |
| The Fighting Trail | 1917-09-10 | Nan |
| Perils of Thunder Mountain | 1919-05-17 | Ethel Carr |
| Up and Going | 1922-04-22 | Marie Brandon |
| Two Moons | 1920-12-19 | Hilma Ring |
| The Greater Duty | 1922-02-01 | |
| ‘If Only’ Jim | 1920-07-01 | Miss Dot Dennihan |
| The Ramblin’ Kid | 1923-10-14 | Mrs. Ophelia Cobb |
| The Night of Nights | 1939-12-01 | 1st Maid (uncredited) |
| A Gentleman of Leisure | 1915-03-01 | Molly Creedon |
| Chicken à la King | 1928-06-09 | Effie Trundle |