Pauline Curley was an American actress known for her roles in films such as “Bound in Morocco,” “Life Without Soul,” and “Where the North Holds Sway.” She had a career that spanned over 16 years, starting from a young age in the entertainment industry.
Personal and Family Life
Born as Rose Pauline Curley on December 19, 1903, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, she came from a theatrical background, with her mother being an actress. Pauline married Kenneth Peach in 1922 and remained with him until his death in 1988. Together, they had two children, Kenneth Peach Jr. and Martin Peach, who also pursued careers in the film industry.
Career Highlights
Pauline began her acting journey at just five years old, performing in vaudeville shows with her family. Her first film role was in 1913, and she enjoyed some early recognition in serials produced by Vitagraph and alongside Douglas Fairbanks. However, her career saw a decline as she mostly found herself in low-budget western films by 1929, which was her last known film appearance.
Death and Legacy
Pauline Curley passed away on December 11, 2000, in Santa Monica, California, due to pneumonia, just a few days before her 97th birthday. While she may not have reached the heights of stardom, her contributions to the film industry are remembered, especially in silent films and early cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Desert Secret | 1924-05-23 | |
| Where the North Holds Sway | 1927-01-01 | Landeau’s Wife |
| Life Without Soul | 1915-11-01 | Claudia Frawley |
| The Man Beneath | 1919-07-05 | Mary Erskine |
| Walloping Kid | 1926-01-05 | |
| Bound in Morocco | 1918-07-28 | Ysail |
| Power | 1928-09-23 | A dame |
| Ridin’ Wild | 1925-09-16 | Betty Blake |
| Thunderbolt’s Tracks | 1927-04-01 | Alice Hayden |
| Hands Off! | 1921-04-03 | Ramona Wadley |
| Pony Express Rider | 1926-03-27 | |
| The Fall of the Romanoffs | 1918-01-01 | Princess Irena |
| West of the Rainbow’s End | 1926-08-13 | Daisy Kent |
| Code of the Range | 1927-05-05 | |
| Border Law | 1923-01-20 | Ellen |
| His Daughter Pays | 1918-03-23 | Margery La Tour |
| Smoked Out | 1923-02-04 | Marcia Graham |
| The Solitary Sin | 1919-07-01 | Dorothy Morton |
| The Invisible Hand | 1920-01-01 |