Sara Sample

Dorothy Sarah Hornsby-Sample was an American actress who is best known for The Diamond Necklace, The Fortune of Christina McNab, and Love’s Boomerang.

Personal and Family Life

Sara Sample was born on March 19, 1896, in Annesley Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, England. She had two marriages; first to Frank Brighten, a couturier, and later to Gordon Ralph Hall Caine, a publisher and politician. Details about her early life are limited, but she pursued a career in acting, which led her to fame in the 1920s.

Death and Legacy

Sara Sample passed away on February 19, 1964, in Marylebone, London, England. Her contributions to early cinema, particularly through her performances in silent films, remain part of the historical narrative of that era. She is remembered for her roles that showcased her talent and versatility as an actress.

Filmography

YearTitleRole
1921The Diamond NecklaceMargaret Bayliss
1921The Fortune of Christina McNabMuriel Stonor
1922Love’s BoomerangPerpetua’s Mother