Rita Flynn was an American actress best known for her roles in Top Speed, Queenie of Hollywood, and Be Yourself!. Born on August 16, 1905, in Tucson, Arizona, she had a successful career in early Hollywood and passed away on December 31, 1973, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Rita Flynn, born Edythe Rita Flynn, was crowned Miss San Francisco in 1925, showcasing her early talent in performing arts. Throughout her career, she took on various roles in films during the early 1930s. Despite her fame, details about her family life remain limited.
Death and Legacy
Rita Flynn died on December 31, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. She is remembered for her contributions to early cinema and the roles she played during a transformative era in film. Her work in classics like Top Speed ensures her legacy within Hollywood history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Byron of Broadway | 1930-02-28 | Red Head |
| Top Speed | 1930-08-24 | Daisy |
| The Cisco Kid | 1931-11-01 | Dance Hall Girl |
| Sweet Mama | 1930-07-06 | Lulu |
| The Girl from Woolworth’s | 1929-10-27 | Tille Hart (uncredited) |
| The Public Enemy | 1931-04-23 | Molly Doyle (uncredited) |
| Be Yourself! | 1930-02-07 | Jessica |
| Crashing Hollywood | 1931-04-05 | |
| Three Hollywood Girls | 1931-01-04 | Rita |
| The Lure of Hollywood | 1931-07-05 | |
| Queenie of Hollywood | 1931-11-08 | Rita |
| Hollywood Luck | 1932-03-13 | |
| Hollywood Lights | 1932-05-08 | Rita |