Rubye De Remer was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Gorgeous Hussy,” “Tillie Wakes Up,” and “The Passionate Pilgrim.” She gained fame as one of the glamorous Ziegfeld Girls before transitioning to a brief film career.
Personal and Family Life
Rubye De Remer was born Ruby Burkhardt on January 9, 1892, in Denver, Colorado. She married Benjamin H. Throop, a coal baron, on April 7, 1924. Their marriage lasted until his death on May 10, 1935. Afterward, Rubye enjoyed a quiet life at her mansion, ‘Sunkist,’ located in the Hollywood Hills.
Career
Rubye began her career as a model and performer, initially winning a New York beauty contest in 1916. She appeared in various stage productions, including the Follies and the Weber and Fields revue. Her film career spanned from 1917 to 1923, during which she starred in twenty-two films, with her most notable being “The Auction Block.” Despite hopes of becoming a serious actress, she found herself often cast for her beauty rather than her acting skills.
Death and Legacy
Rubye De Remer passed away on March 18, 1984, in Beverly Hills, California. Although her screen career was relatively short and she faded from the public eye, she is remembered as a symbol of early 20th-century Hollywood glamour and the struggles faced by beautiful actresses to gain serious roles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Gorgeous Hussy | 1936-08-28 | Mrs. Bellamy |
| Tillie Wakes Up | 1917-01-29 | Mrs. Luella Pipkins |
| The Passionate Pilgrim | 1921-01-02 | Miriam Calverly |
| Life’s Greatest Problem | 1918-11-03 | Alice Webster |
| Pilgrims of the Night | 1921-09-26 | Christine |
| The Glimpses of the Moon | 1923-03-25 | Mrs. Ellie Vanderlyn |
| Don’t Marry for Money | 1923-08-19 | Marion Whitney |
| Enlighten Thy Daughter | 1917-01-28 | Ruth Stevens |
| Ashes of Love | 1918-08-15 |