Vivian Edwards was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Property Man,” “The Masquerader,” and “Those Love Pangs.” She gained fame during the silent film era as a comedienne in the early 1910s.
Personal and Family Life
Vivian Edwards was born on September 10, 1896, in Los Angeles, California. She married film director Bryan Foy in 1926, and they had one daughter named Mary Jane (Landstrom). The couple remained together until her passing in 1949.
Career Highlights
Edwards began her film career as an extra and became well-known as one of the Goo Goo Sisters in “The Property Man” (1914) alongside Charlie Chaplin. She appeared in numerous Keystone comedies between 1914 and 1916 and often took on roles opposite popular actors of the time, like Harry McCoy. Her notable films also include “Dough and Dynamite,” “His Trysting Places,” and “Willful Ambrose.”
Death and Legacy
Vivian Edwards passed away on December 4, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 53. Her contributions to silent film comedy left a lasting impact on the genre, and she is remembered for her engaging performances and memorable characters in the films she starred in.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dough and Dynamite | 1914-10-26 | Customer |
| The Masquerader | 1914-08-27 | Actress |
| Those Love Pangs | 1914-10-10 | Brunette Girl |
| The Face on the Barroom Floor | 1914-08-10 | Model |
| Do-Re-Mi-Boom! | 1915-04-07 | Girl in Hotel Lobby |
| His Trysting Places | 1914-11-09 | Woman Outside Restaurant (uncredited) |
| Willful Ambrose | 1915-03-01 | Pansy Ambrose |
| Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones | 1980-04-15 | Mrs. Halperin |