Doris Dawson was an American actress who is best known for The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, Broadway Scandals, and His Captive Woman.
Personal and Family Life
Doris Dawson was born on April 16, 1909, in Goldfield, Nevada. She was married to Robert Davis Levy from December 27, 1938, until his death on March 25, 1971. Doris was known as a minor brunette starlet of the 1920s and was recognized as a WAMPAS Baby Star of 1929.
Career
Doris started her career in silent films but struggled to transition to sound films as her voice was described as “grating.” She appeared in several films during the late 1920s and early 1930s, attaining some level of fame with titles like The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come and Broadway Scandals. Despite her initial success, her career faded as the film industry moved toward talkies.
Death and Legacy
Doris Dawson passed away on April 20, 1986, in Coral Gables, Florida. Although her acting career was not extensive, she is remembered for her contributions to the silent film era and for being part of Hollywood’s early history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Scandals | 1929-11-10 | Bobby |
| The Silver Streak | 1934-12-21 | Molly |
| His Captive Woman | 1929-02-03 | |
| The Royal Four-Flusher | 1930-05-07 | |
| The Man and the Moment | 1929-07-06 | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Hot Stuff | 1929-05-05 | Thelma |
| Naughty Baby | 1928-12-16 | Polly |
| Heart Trouble | 1928-10-01 | The Girl |
| Swiss Movements | 1927-12-31 | Gertie |
| The Arizona Wildcat | 1927-11-20 | Marie |
| The Little Wildcat | 1928-12-08 | Sue |
| Children of the Ritz | 1928-02-17 | Margie Haine |
| Do Your Duty | 1928-10-14 | Mary Ellen Maloney |
| The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come | 1928-04-08 | Margaret Dean |
| Seven Footprints to Satan | 1929-01-27 | Background Extra Bit Part |
