Mariska Aldrich was an American actress best known for her roles in Whistling in the Dark, Song of the Sarong, and Lady by Choice. Born on March 27, 1881, in Boston, Massachusetts, she had a career in film during the early to mid-20th century. She passed away on September 28, 1965, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Mariska Aldrich was previously married to James Francis Aldrich from April 1901 until their divorce in 1914. Not much is publicly available about her family life or personal relationships following her marriage.
Career Highlights
Throughout her acting career, Aldrich appeared in many films, often taking on small or uncredited roles. She became recognized for her work in various genres, particularly in comedies and dramas during the 1930s and 1940s.
Death and Legacy
Mariska Aldrich died from acute intestinal obstruction on September 28, 1965. Her contributions to early American cinema are appreciated by film historians, and her performances remain a part of classic Hollywood film history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Whistling in the Dark | 1941-08-08 | Hilda |
| Lady by Choice | 1934-10-15 | Lucretia |
| Souls for Sale | 1923-04-22 | Motion Picture Crew (uncredited) |
| Fatal Lady | 1936-05-15 | Brazilian Opera Troupe (uncredited) |
| Live, Love and Learn | 1937-10-29 | Dowager (uncredited) |
| I’ll Take Romance | 1937-11-17 | Client in Kane’s Waiting Room |
| Four Girls in White | 1939-01-27 | Crazy Woman |
| Stronger Than Desire | 1939-06-30 | Police Matron (uncredited) |
| That Man’s Here Again | 1937-04-16 | Mrs. Sampson |
| Exclusive | 1937-08-06 | Policewoman |
| The Women | 1939-09-01 | Singing Teacher (uncredited) |
| Boobs in the Woods | 1940-05-31 | Singing Customer (uncredited) |
| The Cherokee Strip | 1937-05-15 | Tough Wagon-Woman |
| Madame Curie | 1943-12-16 | Tall Woman (uncredited) |
| If You Could Only Cook | 1935-12-30 | Swedish Cook (uncredited) |
| Two Sisters from Boston | 1946-06-06 | Russian Opera Team Member (uncredited) |
| Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife | 1938-03-25 | Nurse at Door (uncredited) |