Mignon Anderson was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films such as “Pamela Congreve,” “The Hunted Man,” and “Even as You and I.” Born on March 31, 1892, in Baltimore, Maryland, she made a significant mark in early Hollywood.
Personal and Family Life
Mignon Anderson was born to parents who were both stage performers; her father, Frank Anderson, was a vaudeville artist and opera singer, while her mother, Hallie Howard, was also in the vaudeville scene. At just six months old, she started her career in show business by appearing in a stage production. She married fellow Thanhouser actor J. Morris Foster in 1915, and they stayed together until his death in 1966.
Career
She began her film career in 1911 with the Thanhouser Company, gaining fame for her beauty and talent. Mignon worked with Universal Pictures and appeared in several films throughout the 1910s, including “The Hunted Man” and “A Young Patriot.” After leaving Universal, she worked with smaller studios and took breaks to perform on stage with her husband.
Death and Legacy
Mignon Anderson passed away on February 25, 1983, in Burbank, California. She is remembered for her contributions to the early film industry and her performances that captivated audiences during the silent film era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Pamela Congreve | 1914-05-25 | |
| The Winter’s Tale | 1910-05-27 | |
| Her Secret | 1912-06-06 | The Loyal Sister with a Secret |
| The Pied Piper of Hamelin | 1911-07-31 | The Little Lame Boy |
| Dora Thorne | 1912-04-30 | Dora’s Mother |
| The Star of the Side Show | 1912-04-01 | Mignon, the Snake Charmer |
| The Evidence of the Film | 1913-01-10 | Secretary |
| An Elusive Diamond | 1914-01-22 | Bettina |
| Nicholas Nickleby | 1912-03-18 | Madeline Bray |
| Madam Blanche, Beauty Doctor | 1915-07-08 | Betty |
| Just a Shabby Doll | 1913-03-10 | The Wife |
| Even as You and I | 1917-04-01 | Selma |
| The Circus of Life | 1917-06-04 | Kate |
| A Wife on Trial | 1917-07-30 | Phyllis Narcissa |
| The Midnight Stage | 1919-01-12 | Mary Lynch |
| The Phantom’s Secret | 1917-05-14 | Jeanne de Beaulieu |
| David Copperfield | 1911-10-17 | Dora Spenlow |
| John T. Rocks and the Flivver | 1915-10-17 | Watson’s Sweetheart |
| Sherlock Holmes Solves the Sign of the Four | 1913-02-25 | |
| Robin Hood | 1913-09-23 | Ellen |
| A Dog of Flanders | 1914-05-19 | Alois – the Miller’s Daughter |
| Lucile | 1912-11-27 | Constance |
| The Woman Who Did Not Care | 1913-04-01 | |
| The City of Illusion | 1916-01-01 |