
Mary Minter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 25, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Mary Minter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Silent film actress, starring roles in 'Anne of Green Gables' (1919) and 'The Eyes of Julia Deep' (1918) |
Intro
Mary Miles Minter was an American actress who gained fame during the silent film era of the early 20th century. She is known for her work in numerous films between 1912 and 1923 and was considered one of the most popular actresses of her time. Her career was overshadowed by scandal due to the murder of director William Desmond Taylor, with whom she was associated.
Early Life & Background
Mary Miles Minter was born Juliet Reilly on April 25, 1902, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She entered the film industry at a young age under a stage name borrowed from a deceased relative to bypass child acting restrictions. Minter's mother, Charlotte Shelby, was instrumental in managing and advancing her early career.
Career Highlights
- Starred in dozens of silent films, including 'Anne of Green Gables' (1919) and 'The Eyes of Julia Deep' (1918)
- Became one of the leading actresses of her era in Hollywood silent cinema
- Career ended abruptly in the early 1920s following the murder of director William Desmond Taylor and ensuing scandal
Trivia
- Mary Miles Minter's career was marred by links to the sensational unsolved murder of William Desmond Taylor in 1922.
- Her birth name was Juliet Reilly; she adopted the stage name Mary Miles Minter for legal reasons.
- She largely withdrew from the public eye after her film career ended in the early 1920s.
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Mary Minter was born the 25 April 1902.
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About April 25th, 1902, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 25th, 1902 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Home, Sweet Home by Harry Macdonough
- Popular movie: Snow White directed by
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