Laura La Varnie was an American actress who is best known for Vanity Fair (1923), The Bells (1926), and Mine to Keep (1923). She was born on March 2, 1853, in Jefferson City, Missouri, and died on September 18, 1939, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Laura was born Laura Anderson and later married Frank La Varnie. Details about her family life are not widely documented, but her marriage suggests she had a partner during her acting career.
Career
Laura La Varnie had a successful acting career in the early 20th century, appearing in films that reflect the evolving cinema of her time. She was known for her diverse roles, often portraying mothers or wise women in her films.
Death and Legacy
Laura La Varnie passed away on September 18, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. Her work in films from the silent era to the early talkies has left a mark on the industry, contributing to the rich history of early American cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mickey | 1918-08-01 | Mrs. Geoffrey Drake |
| Her First Kiss | 1919-08-30 | Her Hard-Headed Mother |
| Head Over Heels | 1922-04-16 | Mme. Rennée (uncredited) |
| Toys of Destiny | 1915-05-02 | Villager |
| The Bells | 1926-07-29 | Fortune Teller |
| The Mesmerist | 2003-11-07 | (archive footage) |
| A Self Made Wife | 1923-07-08 | Mrs. Satter |
| The Devil’s Holiday | 1930-05-09 | Madame Bernstein |
| It Pays to Exercise | 1918-02-24 | Beauty Parlor Worker |
| At the Road’s End | 1915-09-11 | The Girl’s Mother |
| The Grim Comedian | 1921-11-13 | Gracie Moore |
| The Honorable Mr. Buggs | 1927-04-24 | |
| The Pullman Bride | 1917-01-01 | The Bride’s Mother |
| The Americano | 1915-03-30 | Isabella’s Mother |
| The Old Nest | 1921-06-28 | Mrs. Guthrie |
| The Wife | 1914-05-28 | Mrs. Ferrant – Lucille’s Mother |
| Raggedy Rose | 1926-11-06 | Janice’s mother |
| Mine to Keep | 1923-08-20 | Mrs. Joy |
| The Goofy Age | 1924-12-10 |