Mary Anderson was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Shell Shocked Sammy, Rip Van Winkle, and Faint Hearts. She was born on June 28, 1897, in Brooklyn, New York, and began her film career at the age of 17.
Personal and Family Life
Mary Anderson was the daughter of actress Nellie Anderson and had a sibling named Beatrice Anderson. She was briefly married to Pliny Goodfriend, but they divorced in 1937. After retiring from acting in 1923, not much is known about her personal life.
Death and Legacy
Mary Anderson passed away on June 22, 1986, in El Cajon, California. Despite her relatively short film career, she left a mark with her performances during the silent film era. Many of her films are remembered by film historians as significant contributions to early cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Shell Shocked Sammy | Not specified |
| 1923 | Enemies of Children | Not specified |
| 1923 | The Busybody | Not specified |
| 1923 | The Fatal Photo | Mary Hinkle |
| 1922 | Faint Hearts | The Girl |
| 1921 | Rip Van Winkle | Dreamland Queen (uncredited) |
| 1920 | Bubbles | Bubbles |
| 1920 | Vanishing Trails | Lou – Durant’s Daughter |