Milla Davenport was an American actor known for her roles in Daddy-Long-Legs, The Red Lily, and The Brat. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, she made a significant impact in the film industry starting around 1911.
Personal and Family Life
Milla Davenport was born on February 4, 1871, in Zurich, Switzerland. She was married to Harry J. Davenport, who passed away in 1929. The couple was laid to rest together in an unmarked grave at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Milla’s career primarily involved matronly roles in early silent films, reflecting her experiences as a vaudeville and burlesque performer.
Death and Legacy
Milla Davenport died on May 17, 1936, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to silent films, especially those portraying strong female characters, have left a lasting impression on the industry. She is remembered for her extensive work during the early 20th century and for being a part of the rich history of American cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Defense Rests | 1934-07-15 | Neighbor |
| Crazy Like a Fox | 1926-08-26 | Mother |
| The Worldly Madonna | 1922-05-01 | Jail Matron |
| Crossed Signals | 1926-09-28 | Mother Slattery |
| The Red Lily | 1924-09-08 | Madame Poussot |
| The Christian | 1923-01-14 | Matron |
| The Wedding Night | 1935-03-08 | Grandmother |
| Daddy-Long-Legs | 1919-05-11 | Mrs. Lippett |
| The Girl Who Stayed at Home | 1919-03-23 | |
| Rip Van Winkle | 1921-10-02 | Gretchen Van Winkle |
| Human Cargo | 1936-05-15 | German |
| The Girl from Woolworth’s | 1929-10-27 | Ma Donnelly |
| The Forbidden Woman | 1920-02-22 | Luisa |
| The Road to Glory | 1926-02-07 | Aunt Selma |
| Merrily We Go to Hell | 1932-06-10 | Prentice’s Housekeeper (uncredited) |
| You Never Can Tell | 1920-09-22 | Mrs. Jones |
| Patsy | 1921-02-01 | Matron |
| Dulcy | 1923-08-27 | Matty |
| Stronger Than Death | 1920-01-11 | Mrs. Smithers |
| Social Briars | 1918-05-13 | Mrs. Brown |
| The Brat | 1919-09-01 | The Brat’s Aunt |
| The Danger Rider | 1928-11-18 | Housekeeper |
| Hey! Hey! Cowboy | 1927-04-03 | Aunt Jane |
| The Girl from God’s Country | 1921-09-18 | Mrs. Kraus |
| Here Comes Cookie | 1935-09-10 | Mrs. Dingledorp |
| The Solitary Sin | 1919-07-01 | |
| She Couldn’t Help It | 1920-12-14 | Matron |