Dorothy Jordan was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Taming of the Shrew, Min and Bill, and The Searchers.
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Jordan was born on August 9, 1906, in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was married to Merian C. Cooper, a well-known producer, from May 27, 1933, until his death in April 1973, and they had three children together. She also had a marriage with Paul J. Barnes, though details about this relationship are less known.
Career
Dorothy had a brief but notable career in films, starting as a chorus girl before moving to the big screen. She appeared in several films, initially enjoying some success but faced challenges in finding good roles. After marrying Cooper, she took a break from acting to focus on her family, re-emerging briefly to participate in a few films directed by John Ford.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Jordan passed away on December 7, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, due to congestive heart failure. Despite her relatively short film career and her reticence to speak about it in later years, she is remembered for her contributions to early cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Searchers | 1956-05-16 | Martha Edwards |
| The Cabin in the Cotton | 1932-09-26 | Betty Wright |
| The Wings of Eagles | 1957-01-31 | Rose Brentmann |
| Min and Bill | 1930-11-29 | Nancy Smith |
| The Lost Squadron | 1932-03-12 | ‘Pest’ Curwood |
| The Sun Shines Bright | 1953-05-02 | Lucy Lee’s Mother |
| The Wet Parade | 1932-03-26 | Maggie May |
| The Roadhouse Murder | 1932-04-28 | Mary Agnew |
| Love in the Rough | 1930-09-05 | Marilyn |
| Bondage | 1933-04-22 | Judy Peters |
| Shipmates | 1931-04-25 | Kit Corbin |
| Hell Divers | 1932-01-16 | Ann Mitchell |
| Down To Earth | 1932-09-01 | Julia Pearson |
| Devil-May-Care | 1929-12-27 | Leonie de Beaufort |
| One Man’s Journey | 1933-08-31 | Letty McGinnis |
| Call of the Flesh | 1930-08-16 | Maria Consuelo Vargas |
| In Gay Madrid | 1930-05-17 | Carmina |
| Words and Music | 1929-08-18 | Song and dance Principal |
| Strictly Personal | 1933-03-17 | Mary O’Connor |
| The Beloved Bachelor | 1931-10-23 | Mitzi |
| The Taming of the Shrew | 1929-10-26 | Bianca |
| Black Magic | 1929-07-06 | Ann Bradbroke |
| A Tailor-Made Man | 1931-03-28 | Tanya |
| The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | 1988-10-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Fashion News | 1928-11-06 | Self (1930) |
| 70,000 Witnesses | 1932-09-09 | Dorothy Clark |
| That’s My Boy | 1932-11-13 | Dorothy Rogers |
| Young Sinners | 1931-05-17 | Constance Sinclair |
| Words and Music | 1929-08-18 | Ensemble Member |
| The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood | 1987-07-03 | Self |