Janice Adair was an American actress best known for her performances in films like “The Informer,” “Red Aces,” and “Flood Tide.” Born as Beatrice Mary Duffy on May 25, 1905, in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, she became popular in crime thrillers and comedies during the late silent film era.
Personal and Family Life
Janice married film editor Alfred Roome in 1929, and together they had two children, a daughter and a son. Her family life remains relatively private, with limited public information available about her children and their lives. Reports on her death have been inconsistent, with some suggesting she passed away in 1948.
Death and Legacy
Janice Adair died on November 11, 1996, in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England. Despite her significant contributions to early films, much of her later life and legacy remain shrouded in mystery. Her work in the early talkies and silent films serves as a reminder of her talent and the era she represented in cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Informer | 1929-10-16 | Bessie |
| Red Aces | 1930-11-03 | Margot Lynn |
| Such Is the Law | 1930-11-14 | Marjorie Majoribanks |
| Contraband Love | 1931-04-01 | Janice Machin |
| Deadlock | 1931-09-04 | Joan Whitelaw |
| Detective Lloyd | 1932-01-04 | Diana Brooks – Hale’s Niece |
| Lucky Ladies | 1932-09-01 | Pearl |
| The Silver Greyhound | 1932-09-01 | Ira Laennic |
| Alf’s Carpet | 1929-11-01 | Joan |
| Flood Tide | 1934-11-27 | Betty Buckett |
| To What Red Hell | 1929-11-01 | Madge Barton |