Gloria Grey
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Gloria Grey was an American
actress and director
, appearing in mainly dramatic/romantic films during the silent era.
Born Marie Draga in Portland, Oregon
, Gloria Grey's career was spent chiefly during the 1920s. Her first film credit was the 1923 film Bag and Baggage. In 1924, she was given praise for her role in The Girl of Limberlost, which garnered her the honour of being selected as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars
in 1924. However, the film did little else to improve her career. She also appeared in an action serial titled Blake of Scotland Yard
.
Gloria Grey only appeared in a handful of movies during the 20s, as well as five Spanish films in the 1940s. Following this, it appears her career ended altogether.
She was married to magazine writer Ramon Romero.
Gloria Grey died in 1947 in Hollywood, California, aged 38.
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actress and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, appearing in mainly dramatic/romantic films during the silent era.
Born Marie Draga in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, Gloria Grey's career was spent chiefly during the 1920s. Her first film credit was the 1923 film Bag and Baggage. In 1924, she was given praise for her role in The Girl of Limberlost, which garnered her the honour of being selected as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars
WAMPAS Baby Stars
The WAMPAS Baby Stars was a promotional campaign sponsored by the Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers in the United States which honored thirteen young women each year whom they believed to be on the threshold of movie stardom. They were selected from 1922 to 1934, and annual...
in 1924. However, the film did little else to improve her career. She also appeared in an action serial titled Blake of Scotland Yard
Blake of Scotland Yard (1927 serial)
Blake of Scotland Yard is a 1927 action film serial directed by Robert F. Hill. It is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Hayden Stevenson - Angus Blake* Grace Cunard - Queen of Diamonds* Gloria Grey - Lady Diane Blanton* Herbert Prior - Lord Blanton...
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Gloria Grey only appeared in a handful of movies during the 20s, as well as five Spanish films in the 1940s. Following this, it appears her career ended altogether.
She was married to magazine writer Ramon Romero.
Gloria Grey died in 1947 in Hollywood, California, aged 38.