Barbara Worth

Barbara Worth ( born Verna Dooley; 1906–1955) was an American film actress and screenwriter.[1]

Barbara Worth
Barbara Worth in 1922
BornJanuary 6, 1906
DiedFebruary 15, 1955
Other namesVerna Louise Dooley
Occupation(s)Actress, Writer
Years active1923 - 1949 (film)
SpouseTamar Lane

Early years

Barbara Worth was born Verna Dooley in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of James H. Dooley, a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway commercial agent.[2] She attended both Ohio State and a private school in Charleston, South Carolina.[3]

Career

Worth's entry into films came via a project of Universal Pictures Corporation. In 1925, she was one of 14 young women "comparatively unknown to the screen" who were selected for the Universal Stock Company, which trained them via "small parts and bits."[4]

Her film career included 12 features.

Personal life

In 1926, Worth married Tamar Lane, who was editor and publisher of Film Mercury.[5]

Filmography

Actress

Screenwriter

References

  1. Pitts, p. 88
  2. "Father of Actress Dies". The Circleville Herald. Ohio, Circleville. 26 September 1941. p. 10. Retrieved December 31, 2017 via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. "Daily Squint at the Movie Stars". Star-Gazette. New York, Elmira. 23 April 1927. p. 10. Retrieved December 31, 2017 via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "Campaign for New Talent on at Universal". The Los Angeles Sunday Times. California, Los Angeles. 6 September 1925. p. 16. Retrieved December 31, 2017 via Newspapers.com. open access
  5. "Worth-Lane". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. 21 November 1926. p. 18. Retrieved December 31, 2017 via Newspapers.com. open access

Bibliography

  • Michael R. Pitts. Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. McFarland & Company, 2005.


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