Dorothy Fane was an English actress known for her roles in many early melodrama, crime, and comedy films. She is best remembered for her performances in films such as “The Boy and His Teddy Bear,” “Lieutenant Daring” series, and “The Planter’s Daughter.”
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Fane, born Dorothy Anne Foster on April 24, 1889, in Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, was married to Anthony Holles from 1925 until their divorce. Not much else is widely reported about her personal life, as she mostly focused on her acting career.
Career
Dorothy had a successful career starting in the early 1910s, becoming a prominent leading lady at various film companies, including the British and Colonial Film Co. She first gained attention for her role in “The Boy and His Teddy Bear” in 1910 and teamed up frequently with action star Percy Moran in a series of adventure and crime thrillers, particularly the “Lieutenant Daring” series. Her last known on-screen appearance was in the crime drama “The Planter’s Daughter” in 1913.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Fane passed away on March 26, 1976, in Portslade-by-Sea, Sussex, England. Her contributions to early British cinema have left a lasting impression, and she is remembered as one of the attractive stars of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Laughter and Tears | 1921-09-26 | Countess Maltakoff |
| The Vortex | 1928-03-25 | Helen Saville |
| Three Live Ghosts | 1922-01-01 | The Duchess |
| Bulldog Drummond | 1922-12-29 | Irma Peterson |
| Daniel Deronda | 1921-05-01 | Gwendolen Harleth |
| Creation | 1922-08-01 | Zena Hammond |
| The Lonely Lady of Grosvenor Square | 1922-03-01 | Anne-Marie Marney |
| Corinthian Jack | 1921-06-01 | Lady Barbara |
| The Bonnie Brier Bush | 1921-11-27 | Kate Carnegie |
| Threads | 1932-03-14 | Amelia Wynn |
| A Tragedy of the Cornish Coast | 1912-02-11 | Mary Trelawny |
| The Loves of Mary, Queen of Scots | 1924-02-04 | Mary Beaton |
| The Picture of Dorian Gray | 1916-06-01 | Lady Marchmont |
| The Second Stain | 1922-03-01 | Miss Hope |
| Lieutenant Daring and the Ship’s Mascot | 1912-01-01 | Margherita |
| Lieutenant Daring and the Labour Riots | 1913-01-01 | Edith Carr |
| Lieutenant Daring and the Dancing Girl | 1913-01-01 | The Dancing Girl |