Dorothy Devore was an American actress known for her performances in films like “The Prairie Wife,” “Senor Daredevil,” and “Kidding Katie.” Born as Alma Inez Williams, she became a popular figure in silent films, especially as a comedienne.
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Devore was born on June 22, 1899, in Fort Worth, Texas. She moved to California with her family, where she completed her education in Los Angeles. Devore was married to Albert Wylie Mather in 1926. She gained recognition in the entertainment industry after being named a ‘Wampas Baby Star’ in 1923.
Cinematic Career
Initially, Dorothy Devore performed in amateur shows and vaudeville, becoming a talented singer. In 1918, she signed with film producer Al Christie and developed a successful career as a light romance actress and comedic star. In 1924, she signed a seven-year contract with Warner Bros./First National but later chose to leave it. Devore struggled to adapt to sound films and retired from acting in the early 1930s.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Devore passed away on September 10, 1976, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to silent film and comedy left a lasting impact on early cinema, and she is remembered for her spirited performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Know Thy Wife | 1918-12-30 | Betty Browning |
| Stay Single | 1924-01-28 | |
| Senor Daredevil | 1926-08-01 | Sally Blake |
| Miracle on Main Street | 1939-12-19 | Woman in Church |
| The Tomboy | 1924-12-26 | Tommy Smith |
| Hold Your Breath | 1924-05-24 | Mabel |
| The House Cleaning Horrors | 1918-08-26 | |
| The Prairie Wife | 1925-02-23 | Chaddie Green |
| A Broadway Butterfly | 1925-03-29 | Irene Astaire |
| The Narrow Street | 1925-01-04 | Doris |
| The Gilded Highway | 1926-03-13 | Primrose Welby |
| His Majesty, Bunker Bean | 1925-09-14 | Marie Breede |
| Saving Sister Susie | 1921-11-13 | |
| The Wrong Mr. Wright | 1927-02-27 | Teddy |
| Pick and Shovel | 1923-06-16 | |
| The Man Upstairs | 1926-01-22 | Marion Larnard |
| Kidding Katie | 1923-12-02 | Katie |
| Getting Gertie’s Goat | 1924-03-09 | Gertie |
| Magnificent Brute | 1921-03-12 | |
| The Midnight Flyer | 1925-12-06 | Mary Baxter |
| 45 Minutes from Broadway | 1920-08-30 | Mary Jane Jenkins |
| Take the Heir | 1930-01-15 | |
| Navy Blues | 1923-09-16 | Mrs. James Warren |
| Winter Has Came | 1923-04-06 | Mary |
| ‘Twas Midnight | 1919-06-01 | |
| Nothing Like It | 1921-08-07 |