Helen Hayes

Helen Marie Hayes was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “A Rodeo Mixup,” “Her Maid,” and “Riders of the Range.”

Personal and Family Life

Born in June 1893 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Helen was the youngest child of Charles Thomas Hayes and Martha Belle Marshall. She had two older siblings, Jesse and Gertrude. Helen married her first husband, Edmund Cobb, on October 26, 1914, and they had a daughter named Eddie Marie Cobb.

Marriage and Later Life

After divorcing Edmund Cobb while their daughter was still young, Helen married her second husband, Edwin Jackson, on January 14, 1930, in Los Angeles, California. Edwin, who was previously married, went on to have a career in the film industry. Sadly, Helen passed away in 1932 when her daughter was just 17 years old.

Death and Legacy

Helen Marie Hayes died around 1932 from tuberculosis. Her premature death left a lasting impact on her family, particularly her daughter. Despite her short life, Hayes is remembered for her contributions to early cinema.

Filmography

Title Year Role
A Rodeo Mixup 1924 Actress
Riders of the Range 1923 Inez
Her Maid 1924 Actress