Phyllis Barrington was an American actress who is best known for The Law of the Tong, Sinister Hands, and Playthings of Hollywood. Born Clara Otelia Parry on February 7, 1904, in Ogden, Utah, she had a notable career in film during the early 20th century.
Personal and Family Life
Phyllis Barrington was married to Anthony Lloyd on June 29, 1940, and they had one child together. She later married Harry Simms, with whom she remained until his death. Not much is publicly known about her personal life beyond her marriages.
Death and Legacy
Phyllis Barrington passed away on June 20, 1989, in Los Angeles, California. She spent her entire acting career working primarily on films produced by poverty row mogul Willis Kent. Her contributions to early cinema are remembered through her work in various cult classic movies from that era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Scarlet Week-End | 1932-11-30 | The Girlfriend |
| The Drifter | 1932-01-10 | Bonnie McNary |
| Sucker Money | 1933-02-28 | Clare Walton |
| The Murder in the Museum | 1934-05-26 | Lois Brandon |
| The Racing Strain | 1932-12-16 | Marian Martin |
| The Law of the Tong | 1931-12-15 | Joan |
| Ten Nights in a Bar-room | 1931-03-01 | Ann Slade |
| Sinister Hands | 1932-02-21 | Ruth Frazer |
| Gun Smoke | 1935-05-01 | Mrs. Parker (uncredited) |
| Chiselers of Hollywood | 1930-12-29 | |
| The Reckless Rider | 1932-07-01 | Mary Jones |
| Under Secret Orders | 1933-12-06 | Jane Lawrence |