Shannon Day was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films like Hotel Variety, Worldly Goods, and The Vanishing American.
Personal and Family Life
Shannon Day was born Sylvia Day on August 5, 1896, in New York City. Before her acting career, she was a Ziegfeld Girl, which was mentioned in an article from April 20, 1918. She started her film career in 1921 and enjoyed a variety of roles in the film industry, although she never reached the same level of fame as some of her contemporaries.
Career Overview
Shannon had an active career in films from 1921 until her retirement in 1933, appearing in a total of 29 motion pictures. Though she played varying roles, her contributions were often in smaller parts. Her final film was Hotel Variety, after which she stepped away from acting.
Death and Legacy
Shannon Day passed away on February 24, 1977, in her hometown of New York City at the age of 80. Her career, while not marked by major acclaim, still contributes to the history of early American cinema. She is remembered for her roles in the silent film era and the transition to talkies.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Variety | 1933 | Unknown | 6.7 |
| Big Town | 1932 | Telephone Operator | 5.3 |
| Worldly Goods | 1930 | Cassie | 5.6 |
| Old Vamps for New | 1930 | Unknown | Short |
| The Wilderness Patrol | 1929 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Stranded | 1927 | Betty | 6.8 |
| The Gypsy Romance | 1926 | Maya (as Shannon O’Day) | Unknown |
| Breed of the Sea | 1926 | Martha Winston | 5.3 |
| The Barrier | 1926 | Necia’s Indian Mother | 7.3 |
| The Vanishing American | 1926 | Gekin Yashi | 6.9 |
| Silent Pal | 1925 | Marjorie Winters | Unknown |
| The Girl on the Stairs | 1925 | Mañuela Sarmento | Unknown |
| Star Dust Trail | 1924 | Nan Hartley | Unknown |
| So This Is Marriage? | 1924 | Mollie O’Brien | Unknown |
| Girls Men Forget | 1924 | Ruby Thomas | Unknown |