Pauline Garon was a Canadian-American actress who is best known for her roles in films such as Adam’s Rib, Sonny, and The Thoroughbred.
Personal and Family Life
Pauline Garon was born Marie Pauline Garon on September 9, 1901, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was the youngest of eleven children and attended a prestigious convent school in Montreal before moving to New York City at the age of 19 to pursue an acting career. She was married three times, first to Lowell Sherman, then to John Alban, and finally to Ross Forrester, the widower of her friend Marion Aye.
Career
Pauline began her acting career on Broadway, finding success in plays like “Buddies” and “Sonny” before transitioning to film. She quickly gained recognition, working with notable directors like Cecil B. DeMille, who cast her in several films. Pauline became a prominent star in the 1920s, but as time went on, she took on smaller roles until her film career dwindled in the 1930s.
Death and Legacy
Pauline Garon passed away on August 30, 1965, in San Bernardino, California, due to a brain disorder. Despite her decline in roles, she remains a memorable figure in early Hollywood, once celebrated as a WAMPAS Baby Star and a favorite of prominent filmmakers of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Love of Sunya | 1927-03-11 | Anna Hagan |
| Wonder Bar | 1934-03-31 | Telephone Operator (uncredited) |
| The White Cockatoo | 1935-01-29 | Marianne |
| Where Was I? | 1925-08-24 | Claire |
| By Appointment Only | 1933-07-06 | Gwen Reid |
| One Year Later | 1933-08-24 | Vera |
| The Thoroughbred | 1930-08-09 | Margie |
| Adam’s Rib | 1923-09-24 | Mathilda Ramsay |
| Sonny | 1922-05-22 | Florence Crosby |
| How Green Was My Valley | 1941 | One Word: “Divorce” |