Mary Lou Dix was an American actress who is best known for The Peppery Salt, City of Chance, and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.
Personal and Family Life
Mary Lou Dix was born on June 26, 1914, in Dormont, Pennsylvania. She was married three times: to Alfred Newman, Bud Wolfe, and David Sharpe. She had a total of three children from her marriages, and she lived a life that intertwined both her family and her career in acting.
Death and Legacy
Mary Lou Dix passed away on May 5, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, due to acute fulminating hepatitis. Despite her relatively short life, her performances in films left a mark on her audience. She is remembered for her contributions to early American cinema, and her work continues to be appreciated by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| They Met in a Taxi | 1936-09-08 | Bit Role |
| Wife, Husband and Friend | 1939-03-03 | Maid |
| Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | 1936-04-09 | Shop Girl (uncredited) |
| City of Chance | 1940-01-13 | Kitty King |
| Panic on the Air | 1936-04-10 | Johnson’s Secretary |
| The Peppery Salt | 1936-05-15 | Betty Grant |
| Slippery Silks | 1936-12-27 | ‘Lingerie’ Model (uncredited) |