Beatrice Dominguez

Beatrice Dominguez (born Beatriz Dominguez, and often billed as "La Bella Sevilla";[1] 6 September 1896 – 27 February 1921) was an American actress and dancer who was active in Hollywood during the silent era.[2]

Beatrice Dominguez
Dominguez in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)
Born
Beatriz Dominguez

6 September 1896
Chihuahua, Mexico
Died27 February 1921 (aged 24)
Los Angeles, California, US
Occupation(s)Dancer, actress

Biography

Beatrice was born in either San Bernardino, California, or Chihuahua, Mexico, to José Dominguez and Petra Valencia.[3] In any case, Beatrice spent most of her childhood in Southern California, and as a teenager, she became an entertainer in Los Angeles.[4] Acclaimed for her work as a dancer, she soon garnered roles in a wide range of Hollywood films, including a memorable tango performance with Rudolph Valentino in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921).

While filming the film The White Horseman in 1921, she suffered a ruptured appendix and was rushed to Clara Barton Hospital. Two operations could not save her, and she died at age 24.[5] Her role in The White Horseman was completed with the assistance of a stand-in who was about Beatrice's height.[6]

Selected filmography

References
  1. R. Ellenberger, Allan. "Beatrice Dominguez: Valentino's "La Bella Sevilla"". HOLLYWOODLAND. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  2. "Inland Empire woman's dance scene with Valentino was also her last". Daily Bulletin. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  3. "Reel Chatter by the Chatterbox". The Pittsburgh Press. 3 March 1921. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  4. "Announce a New Member of Cast". The Long Beach Telegram. 17 March 1919. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  5. "Beatrice Dominguez Funeral Tomorrow". Los Angeles Evening Express. 2 March 1921. Retrieved 26 July 2021. Note: on-line access to this reference requires a subscription.
  6. "Movie Facts and Fancies". The Boston Globe. 25 June 1921. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
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