Molly Malone was an American actress best known for her roles in silent films from the early 20th century. Born as Violet Isabel Malone in Wisconsin, she started her film career later than most, with her first role in 1917. She became quite active in the film industry during the 1920s, featuring in numerous films until her retirement in 1927.
Personal and Family Life
Molly Malone was born on December 7, 1888, in Wisconsin. She was married twice, first to Francis Cornet in 1917 and later to William Crothers, whom she divorced. Despite her later start in acting, she enjoyed a fruitful career before stepping away from the spotlight.
Death and Legacy
Molly Malone passed away on February 14, 1952, due to natural causes in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 63. Her contributions to silent films have been recognized in film history, highlighting her role in the early development of American cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Back Stage | 1919-09-07 | Assistant |
| The Hayseed | 1919-10-26 | Rural girl |
| The Garage | 1920-01-11 | Garage Owner’s Daughter |
| Bucking Broadway | 1917-12-24 | Helen Clayton |
| Straight Shooting | 1917-08-27 | Joan Sim |
| The Trail of Hate | 1922-09-30 | Mary Stockdale |
| Chase Yourself | 1926-06-26 | Ranch Owner Sally |
| Blaze Away | 1922-10-01 | Molly Melody |
| The Freshie | 1922-12-19 | Violet Blakely |
| His Angel Child | 1929-02-16 | The Woman Next Door |
| The Soul Herder | 1917-08-07 | Jane Brown |
| A Marked Man | 1917-10-29 | Molly Young |
| Thieves’ Gold | 1918-03-18 | Alice Norris |
| The Phantom Riders | 1918-01-28 | Molly |
| Wild Women | 1918-02-25 | Princess |
| The Scarlet Drop | 1918-04-22 | Molly Calvert |
| A Woman’s Fool | 1918-08-17 | Jessamine “Jessie” Buckner |
| Whoa, Emma! | 1926-03-14 | Molly |
| Battling Bunyan | 1924-02-11 | Molly Coshgan |
| Stork Mad | 1926-01-01 | |
| Daring Deeds | 1927-04-30 | Helen Courtney |
| Red Courage | 1921-10-10 | Jane Reedly |
| Court Plaster | 1924-09-28 | |
| Fair But Foolish | 1925-11-29 | |
| For Sadie’s Sake | 1926-01-24 | Molly |
| The Rescue | 1917-07-23 | Betty Jerrold |
| The Car of Chance | 1917-07-09 | Wanda Heimstone |
| The Lure of the Circus | 1918-11-18 | Nan Harden – Chapters 1 thru 5 |
| The Pulse of Life | 1917-04-09 | Molly Capels |
| A Poor Relation | 1921-12-30 | Scallops |
| The Phantom’s Secret | 1917-05-14 | Jane Elliott |
| Made in Heaven | 1921-05-01 | Elizabeth Royce |
| Little Johnny Jones | 1923-08-12 | Edit Smythe |
| It’s a Great Life | 1920-08-29 | Eloise Randall |
| The Golden Stallion | 1927-01-15 | Joan Forsythe |
| The Bank Clerk | 1919-04-05 | |
| A Desert Hero | 1919-06-15 | The Young Girl |
| Not Guilty | 1921-01-01 | Margy Ellison |
| Across the Dead-Line | 1922-01-09 | Ruth |
| The Spite Bride | 1919-09-21 | Vaudevillian |
| Sure Fire | 1921-11-05 | Marian Hoffman |
| Stop Thief | 1920-08-01 | Joan Carr |
| Never Let Go | 1922-05-27 | The Storekeeper’s Daughter |
| The Jaws of Steel | 1922-06-10 | Jeanne Duncan |
