Evelyn Nelson
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Evelyn Nelson was an American silent film actress. She was born in Chloride, Arizona
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Nelson's brief film career began with a 1920 comedy short called Springtime. The actress played the role of the daughter to The Commissioner, who was portrayed by Oliver Hardy
. Her screen credits number only fifteen. Nelson was last seen in the western, Desert Rider (1923), in the role of Carolyn Grey.
In 1923 the actress was found dead in a gas-filled room by her mother, Mrs. George P. Nelson. The two women resided at 6281 De Longpre Avenue in Los Angeles, California
. The body was found after the mother returned from a visit to her brother-in-law Charles L. King. The star of Hollywood comedies had not been seen for days and it was presumed she had been dead for some time.
Nelson left two notes in her room which were found by police. One stated she intended to end her life because she was tired. The other said I am just about gone and will soon be with my friend Wally. Wallace Reid
was a popular actor of that era who died after a struggle with narcotics dependency, just a few months before Evelyn. She was 23 years old. A police investigation into her death evidently did not contradict the apparent suicide.
Chloride, Arizona
Chloride is a onetime silver mining camp in Mohave County, Arizona, and is considered the oldest continuously inhabited mining town in the state. Chloride has a ZIP Code of 86431; in 2000, the population of the 86431 ZCTA was 352.- History :...
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Nelson's brief film career began with a 1920 comedy short called Springtime. The actress played the role of the daughter to The Commissioner, who was portrayed by Oliver Hardy
Oliver Hardy
Oliver Hardy was an American comic actor famous as one half of Laurel and Hardy, the classic double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted nearly 30 years, from 1927 to 1955.-Early life:...
. Her screen credits number only fifteen. Nelson was last seen in the western, Desert Rider (1923), in the role of Carolyn Grey.
In 1923 the actress was found dead in a gas-filled room by her mother, Mrs. George P. Nelson. The two women resided at 6281 De Longpre Avenue in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. The body was found after the mother returned from a visit to her brother-in-law Charles L. King. The star of Hollywood comedies had not been seen for days and it was presumed she had been dead for some time.
Nelson left two notes in her room which were found by police. One stated she intended to end her life because she was tired. The other said I am just about gone and will soon be with my friend Wally. Wallace Reid
Wallace Reid
Wallace Reid was an actor in silent film referred to as "the screen's most perfect lover".-Early life:Born William Wallace Reid in St...
was a popular actor of that era who died after a struggle with narcotics dependency, just a few months before Evelyn. She was 23 years old. A police investigation into her death evidently did not contradict the apparent suicide.
Selected filmography
- The BackyardThe BackyardThe Backyard is a 1920 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Jimmy Aubrey - Almost a cop * Oliver Hardy - The ruffian * Jack Ackroyd - A millionaire* Kathleen Myers - His daughter* Evelyn Nelson - His daughter...
(19201920 in filmThe year 1920 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* November 27 - The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks opens.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1920:U.S.A. unless stated*The $1,000,000 Reward...
) - His Jonah DayHis Jonah DayHis Jonah Day is a 1920 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Jimmy Aubrey - The tourist* Oliver Hardy - The life saver * Evelyn Nelson - The girl* Rosa Gore - Her maiden aunt* Estelle Harrison - The nursemaid...
(1920) - The Trouble HunterThe Trouble HunterThe Trouble Hunter is a 1920 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Jimmy Aubrey - A social error* Evelyn Nelson - The Salvation Army lassie* Oliver Hardy - The Bouncer * Kathleen Myers - His sister...
(1920) - The DecoratorThe DecoratorThe Decorator is a 1920 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Jimmy Aubrey - Jimmy* Oliver Hardy - Babe, a millionaire * Kathleen Myers - The girl * Jack Lloyd - Her sweetheart* Evelyn Nelson...
(1920) - SpringtimeSpringtime (1920 film)Springtime is a 1920 silent comedy film starring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Jimmy Aubrey - The park cleaner* Dixie Lamont - The maid* Oliver Hardy - The Commissioner * Evelyn Nelson - His daughter...
(1920)