Mollie King was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films like “A Circus Romance,” “Suspicious Wives,” and “Kick In.” Born on April 16, 1898, in New York City, she became a prominent figure in the early days of cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Mollie King was born to Thomas J. King and Ellen, and she had two siblings, Nellie and Charles, who were also involved in the entertainment industry. Throughout her life, Mollie was married twice; her first husband was Kenneth Deeds Alexander, with whom she had one child, but they later divorced. Her second marriage was to Thomas H. Claffey, who remained her husband until her death.
Career
Mollie King began her acting career in 1916 at the age of 21 with her first film “A Circus Romance.” She starred in several films that year, including “A Woman’s Power,” “All Man,” and “The Summer Girl.” After five films released in 1917, she did not appear in another film until “Suspicious Wives” in 1921. Due to the rise of new talent, Mollie’s career slowed, and she retired from acting after her last film, “Pied Piper Malone,” in 1924 at the young age of 29.
Death and Legacy
Mollie King lived a peaceful life after she retired from acting and passed away on December 28, 1981, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 86. Her contributions to early cinema are remembered, and she is celebrated as part of the rich history of film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Circus Romance | 1916-01-24 | |
| Kick In | 1917-01-13 | Molly Cary |
| The On-the-Square Girl | 1917-07-29 | Anne Blair |
| The Mystery of the Double Cross | 1917-03-17 | Philippa Brewster |
| The Seven Pearls | 1917-09-16 | |
| Suspense | 1919-01-01 | |
| Suspicious Wives | 1921-01-09 | Molly Fairfax |