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May Allison

May Allison - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 14, 1890
DiedMarch 27, 1989 (age 98)
BirthplaceRising Fawn, Georgia, USA
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also May Allison's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationLost Generation
Known ForSilent film actress, frequent collaborator with Harold Lockwood

Intro

May Allison was an American actress, best known for her work during the silent film era, particularly in romantic dramas and comedies. She gained popularity for her on-screen partnership with actor Harold Lockwood in the 1910s.

Early Life & Background

May Allison was born in Rising Fawn, Georgia, and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She began her acting career on stage before transitioning to silent films in the 1910s.

Career Highlights

  • Debuted in silent films in 1914.
  • Formed a popular on-screen duo with Harold Lockwood, starring together in several successful films between 1915 and 1918.
  • Starred in films such as 'David Harum' (1915), 'Big Tremaine' (1916), and 'The River of Romance' (1916).
  • Her career slowed after the death of Lockwood in 1918, but she continued acting until her retirement from films in 1927.

Trivia

  • Allison's on-screen romance with Harold Lockwood was highly celebrated during the 1910s.
  • She retired from acting after marrying James R. Quirk, the editor of Photoplay magazine.
  • May Allison appeared in more than 70 films during her career.

FAQs

People also ask

When was May Allison born?

May Allison was born the 14 June 1890.

Where is May Allison from?

Rising Fawn, Georgia, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About June 14th, 1890, in brief:

  • Day of the week: June 14th, 1890 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Allison
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0021386/