Virginia Brown Faire was an American actress, best known for her roles in films such as Broadway Billy, Handcuffed, and The Calgary Stampede. She was born on June 26, 1904, in Brooklyn, New York City, and made a significant mark in the silent film era.
Personal and Family Life
Virginia Brown Faire married several times throughout her life. Her spouses included Jack Dougherty, Duke Worne, and William Bayer, with Bayer being her last husband until her passing. She was known for her vibrant personality and talent, having appeared in numerous westerns and dramas alongside famous actors like John Wayne.
Career Highlights
Faire gained recognition as a leading lady in silent films, particularly in the 1920s, after winning a major talent contest that paved her way to Hollywood. Despite her success in silent films, her transition to talkies was less successful, leading her to focus on radio and vaudeville in her later years. She was remembered as a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1923 and continued to work in the entertainment industry for decades.
Death and Legacy
Virginia Brown Faire passed away on June 30, 1980, in Laguna Beach, California, after battling cancer. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress from the early days of Hollywood, inspiring future generations in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lost World | 1925-02-02 | Marquette |
| West of the Divide | 1934-02-15 | Fay Winters |
| Peter Pan | 1924-12-29 | Tinker Bell |
| The Calgary Stampede | 1925-11-01 | Marie La Farge |
| Monte Cristo | 1922-09-03 | Haidee, an Arabian Princess |
| The Canyon of Adventure | 1928-04-21 | Dolores Castanares |
| Gun Gospel | 1927-11-06 | Mary Carrol |
| Alias: The Bad Man | 1931-07-15 | Mary Warner |
| Chip of the Flying U | 1926-03-14 | Dr. Della Whitmore |
| Shadows of the North | 1923-08-27 | Beatrice Neilson |
| The Chorus Kid | 1928-04-09 | Beatrice Brown |
| Stormswept | 1923-02-18 | Ann Reynolds |
| Desert Valley | 1926-09-25 | Mildred Dean |
| Tracy Rides | 1935-02-26 | Molly Hampton |
| Tracked by the Police | 1927-05-07 | Marcella Bradley |
| Fightin’ Mad | 1921-11-20 | Peggy Hughes |
| Thundergate | 1923-10-15 | Ellen Ainsmith / Jen Jue |
| Recompense | 1925-04-26 | Angelica |
| Racing Romance | 1926-08-09 | Isabel Channing |
| Without Benefit of Clergy | 1921-06-19 | Ameera |
| Frenzied Flames | 1926-09-01 | Alice Meagen |
| The House of Shame | 1928-10-01 | Druid Baremore |
| The Lightning Rider | 1924-05-18 | Patricia Alvarez |
| White Flannels | 1927-03-19 | Anne |
| Omar the Tentmaker | 1922-12-22 | Shireen |
| Burning the Wind | 1929-02-10 | Maria Valdez |
| The Devil’s Chaplain | 1929-03-02 | Princess Therese |
| The Donovan Affair | 1929-04-11 | Mary Mills |
| Rainbow Riders | 1934-06-15 | Jerry Hickson (as Virginia Brown Fair) |
| Breed of the West | 1930-11-12 | Betty Sterner |
| Friendly Enemies | 1925-05-16 | June Block |
| A Race for Life | 1928-01-28 | Virginia Calhoun |
| Next Of Kin | 1934-06-01 | Fay Winters |
| Queen of the Chorus | 1928-03-05 | ‘Queenie’ Dale |
| The Lonesome Trail | 1930-08-07 | |
| Masked | 1920-05-15 | |
| The Sign of the Wolf | 1931-05-01 | Ruth Farnum |
| The Temptress | 1926-10-03 | Celinda |
| The Secret Menace | 1931-12-28 | Joan Grant |