Joan Ferry was an American actress who is best known for The Town of Crooked Ways, Stormflower, and How Richard Harris Became Known as Deadwood Dick. She was born on July 5, 1897, in Twickenham, Middlesex, England, and passed away on January 16, 1970, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Joan Ferry was born Elizabeth Joan Ferry and spent her early years in England before moving to the United States. Not much is publicly known about her family life, but her acting career began in the early 1900s, where she gained recognition in silent films.
Career
Joan Ferry’s acting career includes notable roles in several films during the silent film era. Some of her well-known works include The Town of Crooked Ways (1920), Stormflower (1921), and How Richard Harris Became Known as Deadwood Dick (1915), showcasing her talent in various genres of early cinema.
Death and Legacy
Joan Ferry died on January 16, 1970, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to early cinema are remembered, particularly her roles in silent films and her place in film history as an actress from that era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Deadwood Dick’s Vengeance | 1915-10-01 | The girl |
| The Town of Crooked Ways | 1920 | Unknown |
| Stormflower | 1921 | Unknown |