Dorothy Dunbar was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Tarzan and the Golden Lion, Breed of the Sea, and The Amateur Gentleman.
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Dunbar was born as Edith Augusta Dunbar on May 28, 1902, in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Throughout her life, she had six marriages, including to notable figures such as boxer Max Baer and aviation pioneer Russell Lawson. She had two children with Lawson and faced multiple divorces and annulments among her other marriages.
Career Highlights
Starting her career as a child actress in the Broadway musical “The School Girl” in 1904, Dunbar moved on to have leading roles in films during the 1920s. One of her most recognized performances was as the fourth ‘Jane’ in the film Tarzan and the Golden Lion (1927). She was known for her work with First National and F.B.O. Studios, contributing to silent film’s golden age.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Dunbar passed away on October 23, 1992, in Seattle, Washington. Her career marked a significant part of early American cinema, especially in the silent film era. Despite the challenges she faced in her personal life, her contributions to film continue to be remembered by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tarzan and the Golden Lion | 1927-03-20 | Lady Greystoke |
| The Amateur Gentleman | 1926-08-14 | Lady Cleone Meredith |
| The Flaming Crisis | 1924-08-21 | Tex Miller |
| What Price Love? | 1927-08-30 | Alice George |