Pauline Frederick was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Madame X,” “The Phantom of Crestwood,” and “This Modern Age.” Born on August 12, 1883, in Boston, Massachusetts, she became a prominent figure in both stage and film throughout her career.
Personal and Family Life
Born as Pauline Beatrice Libby, she cultivated her passion for show business from a young age, excelling in both music and acting. She was known to have performed several stage productions under the guidance of her manager, Benjamin Teal. Frederick was married multiple times, notably to Joseph A. Marmon and Hugh C. Leighton, each relationship marking different phases in her life.
Career
Pauline was an established star on Broadway before transitioning to film with her first movie, “The Emerald City,” in 1915. She quickly garnered acclaim for her performances in silent and sound films alike. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, she starred in numerous productions that showcased her talent, adapting effortlessly to the changing landscape of cinema.
Death and Legacy
Pauline Frederick passed away on September 19, 1938, in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 55 due to asthma complications. Despite her early death, her work in film and theater left a lasting impact, with her performances continuing to be celebrated by cinephiles and historians. Only a fraction of her films survive today, but her legacy endures in the history of American cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Phantom of Crestwood | 1932-10-14 | Faith Andes |
| Thank You, Mr. Moto | 1937-12-24 | Madame Chung |
| Smouldering Fires | 1925-01-18 | Jane Vale |
| Ramona | 1936-09-25 | Señora Moreno |
| This Modern Age | 1931-08-29 | Diane ‘Di’ Winters |
| Devil’s Island | 1926-07-20 | Jeannette Picto |
| Social Register | 1934-03-10 | Mrs. Breene |
| Three Women | 1924-08-18 | Mrs. Mable Wilton |
| The Paliser Case | 1920-02-15 | Cassy Cara |
| Self Defense | 1932-12-15 | Katy Devoux |
| Wayward | 1932-02-19 | Mrs. Eleanor Frost |
| Madame X | 1920-09-28 | Jacqueline Floriot |
| On Trial | 1928-12-01 | Joan Trask |
| Evidence | 1929-12-05 | Myra Stanhope |
| My Marriage | 1936-01-31 | Mrs. DeWitt Tyler II |
| The Love That Lives | 1917-07-09 | Molly McGill |
| The Mistress of Shenstone | 1921-02-27 | Lady Myra Ingleby |
| Her Honor, the Governor | 1926-07-19 | Adele Fenway |
| Josselyn’s Wife | 1926-11-15 | Lillian Josselyn |
| Married Flirts | 1924-10-27 | Nellie Wayne |
| The Moment Before | 1916-04-27 | Madge, the Duchess of Maldon |
| Bella Donna | 1915-11-15 | Bella Donna |
| The Sacred Flame | 1929-11-24 | Mrs. Taylor |
| Paid in Full | 1919-02-23 | Emma Brooks |
| Stake Uncle Sam to Play Your Hand | 1918-10-01 | Miss Liberty Loan |
| Her Better Self | 1917-05-21 | Vivian Tyler |
| Screen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 12 | 1922-11-05 | Self |
| Bonds of Love | 1919-11-02 | Una Sayre |
| The Woman in Room 13 | 1920-04-01 | Laura Bruce |
| Sapho | 1917-03-11 | Sapho, aka Fanny Lagrand |
| The Eternal City | 1915-04-12 | Donna Roma |
| Out of the Shadow | 1919-01-05 | Ruth Minchin |
| The Woman on the Index | 1919-02-23 | Sylvia Martin |
| Mrs. Dane’s Defense | 1918-01-07 | Felicia Hindemarsh |
| Mumsie | 1927-09-02 | Mumsie |
| Zaza | 1915-11-11 | Zaza |
| Sold | 1915-08-05 | Helen |
| Terra Melophon Magazin Nr. 1 | 1930-09-12 | Maid |