Miriam Bellah was an American actress who is best known for Not One to Spare, The Song of Life, and Gold Diggers of 1935. She had a career that spanned multiple decades, beginning in the silent film era and extending into the 20th century.
Personal and Family Life
Miriam Bellah was born on October 8, 1911, in Saint Jo, Texas. Little is known about her family or personal life, but she began her acting career at a young age and was active in Hollywood during the 1920s and 1930s.
Career
Miriam appeared in several films, starting with silent films and transitioning into talkies. She gained recognition for her roles in productions like The Song of Life and Gold Diggers of 1935. Her acting skills brought her various roles, primarily as a chorus girl or a child actor in early films.
Death and Legacy
Miriam Bellah died on March 13, 2010, in Ojai, California. Though she is not widely remembered today, her contributions to early cinema, especially during the transition from silent to sound films, remain part of Hollywood’s rich history.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | The Song of Life | Little Girl |
| 1922 | Penrod | Young Girl (uncredited) |
| 1924 | Not One to Spare | Moore Child (as Miriam Ballah) |
| 1935 | Gold Diggers of 1935 | Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Gold Diggers of 1937 | Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Night and Day | Stand-in: Dorothy Malone (uncredited) |