Marcella Daly

Marcella Daly (1901–1966) was an American film actress of the silent era.[1]

Marcella Daly
Marcella Daly with Lou Tellegen in 1926.
BornJanuary 31, 1901
DiedJuly 30, 1966 (aged 65)
OccupationActor
Years active1918-1928 (film)

Daly was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Daly and a graduate of the Whittier School[2] and Hollywood High School.[3]

In June 1924, Daly received publicity when casting director Lewis Mason committed suicide and left a note that said, in part, "Everything I have, please give to Marcella Daly."[4]

Partial filmography

References

  1. Katchmer p.84
  2. "Marcella of the Movies, a Kansas City Girl". The Kansas City Star. November 30, 1924. p. 4 D. Retrieved August 23, 2021 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Where Vamps Come From". The Pittsburgh Press. October 9, 1927. p. 89. Retrieved August 23, 2021 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Stephens, Graham (June 15, 1924). "Film Director Ends Own Life To Experience 'Kick of Death'". Oakland Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved August 23, 2021 via Newspapers.com.

Bibliography

  • Katchmer, George A. A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland, 2015.


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