Elinor Fair

Elinor Fair was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Volga Boatman, The Yankee Clipper, and 45 Calibre Echo.

Personal and Family Life

Elinor Fair was born as Elinor Virginia Crowe on December 21, 1903, in Richmond, Virginia. After the early death of her brother, her family moved to Seattle, Washington, where her father worked as a credit card company manager. Eventually, her parents divorced, and she and her mother lived in Paris, France. Elinor began her career in vaudeville when she was a child and made her film debut at the age of twelve.

Career Highlights

Her acting career took off when she signed a five-year contract with Fox in 1919. Throughout the 1920s, she starred in various films, including The Miracle Man and My Friend from India. Elinor gained recognition as one of the Wampas Baby Stars in 1924 and fell in love with her co-star William Boyd while filming The Volga Boatman. They married in January 1926 but divorced in 1930, shortly after which she faced hardships in her personal life, including struggles with alcoholism.

Death and Legacy

Elinor Fair passed away on April 26, 1957, in Seattle, Washington, from cirrhosis of the liver due to her chronic alcoholism. She was cremated, and her ashes were given to her husband Merle Aubert Martin. Despite her tragic end, her early contributions to film and her status as a leading actress in the silent era are remembered by fans of classic cinema.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Volga Boatman 1926-05-23 Vera
Big Stakes 1922-08-12 Señorita Mercedes Aloyez
The Yankee Clipper 1927-05-07 Jocelyn Huntington
The Night Rider 1932-08-22 Barbara Rogers
My Friend from India 1927-12-18 Bernice / Barbara
Let ‘Er Go Gallegher 1928-01-14 Clarissa Mahaffey
45 Calibre Echo 1932-02-05 Betty
The Miracle Man 1919-08-26 Claire King
The End of the Game 1919-03-24 Mona
Kismet 1920-11-14 Marsinah
Through The Back Door 1921-05-05 Margaret Brewster
Gold and the Girl 1925-04-05 Ann Donald
The Timber Wolf 1925-09-20 Renee Brooks
Fires of Conscience 1916-09-25 Mabel Jones
Broadway Bill 1934-02-23 (uncredited)