Mary McAllister was an American actress who is best known for On Trial, The Devil’s Skipper, and The Midnight Watch. Born on May 27, 1909, in Los Angeles, California, she began her acting career as a child star and gained fame during the silent film era.
Personal and Family Life
Mary McAllister, also known as “Little Mary McAllister,” started her career in films at the young age of six. She was celebrated as “the First Baby Star of the Films” during her time with Essanay in the mid-1910s. As the film industry transitioned to sound, her acting career came to an end.
Death and Legacy
Mary McAllister passed away on May 1, 1991, in Del Mar, California. Her contribution to early cinema and her status as a child star remain a part of film history. She is remembered fondly for her early works and the impact she had on silent films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Loves of an Actress | 1928-08-18 | Lisette |
| The Waning Sex | 1926-09-05 | Mary Booth |
| Ashes of Vengeance | 1923-08-06 | Denise |
| Young Mother Hubbard | 1917-10-29 | Mona |
| Do Children Count? | 1917-03-06 | Little Daisy Erling |
| The Devil’s Skipper | 1928-02-01 | Marie La Farge |
| One Minute to Play | 1926-09-12 | Sally Rogers |
| On the Level | 1930-05-18 | Mary Whalen |
| Singed | 1927-08-23 | Amy Cardigan |
| The Red Rider | 1925-08-02 | Lucille Cavanagh |
| Pants | 1917-09-10 | Betty |
| On Trial | 1917-06-23 | Doris Strickland |