Dorothy Kelly was an American actress who is best known for The Antique Engagement Ring, Mother’s Roses, and The Secret Kingdom.
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Kelly was born on February 12, 1894, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a descendant of Irish Quakers and married Harvey Hevenor on August 28, 1916. Before becoming an actress, she worked in publishing but decided to pursue a career in film instead.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Kelly passed away on May 31, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, due to a cerebral hemorrhage. She made her mark in the early silent film era, particularly with her work in short films. Despite retiring in 1917, her contributions to the film industry continue to be remembered.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | The Awakening | Marguerite |
| 1917 | The Maelstrom | Peggy Greye-Stratton |
| 1917 | The Money Mill | Helen Ogden |
| 1917 | The Secret Kingdom | Madame Savatz |
| 1916 | The Scarlet Runner | Miss Collingwood |
| 1916 | The Law Decides | Florence Wharton |
| 1916 | The Rookie | Mrs. Jim Rooney |
| 1916 | Artie, the Millionaire Kid | Annabelle Willowby |
| 1916 | Salvation Joan | Madeline Elliston |
| 1916 | The Supreme Temptation | Annette |
| 1915 | The Sultan of Zulon | Amy Leigh |
| 1915 | From Out of the Big Snows | Marie |
| 1915 | The Kidnapped Stockbroker | Eileen MacLaren – the Daughter |
| 1915 | My Lost One | Perdita – Juan’s Wife |
| 1915 | Four Grains of Rice | Ruth Grinnell |