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Marilyn Mills
Marilyn Mills
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Born	1 November 1903; Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands
Died	27 February 1956 (aged 52); Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1922–1927 (film)
Spouse	J. Charles Davis

Marilyn Mills (1903 – 1956) was a Dutch-born American film actress of the silent era,^[1] described on theater marquees as "The Beautiful Marilyn Mills".^[2] She also produced two of her films.

Mills' father managed a large bakery in Los Angeles.^[2]

Before she became a film star, Mills worked as a stunt double, including riding for Mary Pickford^[3] in the film Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.^[4] She also performed with her horses in the Al G. Barnes Circus.^[5]

Mills was married to J. Charles Davis, who worked in advertising^[2] and had his own film production company.^[6]

Selected filmography

A Western Demon (1922)
Riders of the Plains (1924)
Come on Cowboys! (1924)
Two Fisted Justice (1924)
Tricks (1925)
Where Romance Rides (1925)
The Cactus Cure (1925)
Three Pals (1926)

References

^ Rainey p.182
^ ^a ^b ^c Othman, Frederick C. (March 15, 1942). "Cooper's Build Blocked Start, Says Actress Who Aided Him". Democrat and Chronicle. New York, Rochester. United Press. p. 8 D. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Acrobats Double for Stars in Risky Feats". The Baltimore Sun. Maryland, Baltimore. March 8, 1925. p. Part 2, Section 3 - Page 3. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Birdwell, Russell J. (June 15, 1925). "Question: Are Film Stars Brave or Just Careful?". Crowley Daily Signal. Louisiana, Crowley. Newspaper Enterprise Association. p. 4. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Al G. Barnes' Show to Play in San Bernardino On Friday, March 28". The San Bernardino County Sun. California, San Bernardino. March 15, 1930. p. 13. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Court Finds for Art Mix in Name Mix". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. December 4, 1929. p. 35. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.