Mary Philbin

Acting

Mary Philbin

Born
Died
(aged 90)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits
33 titles

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mary Loretta Philbin (July 16, 1902 – May 7, 1993) was an American film actress of the silent film era, who is best known for playing the roles of Christine Daaé in the 1925 film The Phantom of the Opera opposite Lon Chaney, and as Dea in The Man Who Laughs. Both roles cast her as the beauty in Beauty and the Beast type stories.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 33

YearTitleRole
2014 Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film Film Christine Daae (archive footage)
1998 Universal Horror Film (archive footage)
1951 Hollywood Story Film Christine Daaé (archive footage) (uncredited)
1929 After the Fog Film Faith Barker
1929 The Shannons of Broadway Film Tessie Swanzey
1929 The Phantom of the Opera Film Christine Daae
1929 The Last Performance Film Julie
1929 Girl Overboard Film Joan
1928 The Man Who Laughs Film Dea
1928 Drums of Love Film Princess Emanuella
1927 Love Me and the World Is Mine Film Hannerl
1927 Life in Hollywood No. 3 Film Self
1927 Surrender Film Lea Lyon
1925 Stella Maris Film Stella Maris / Unity Blake
1925 The Phantom of the Opera Film Christine Daaé
1925 Fifth Avenue Models Film Isobel Ludant
1924 The Rose of Paris Film Mitsi
1924 The Gaiety Girl Film Irene Tudor
1924 Fools Highway Film Mamie Rose
1923 The Thrill Chaser Film Herself - Cameo
1923 The Temple of Venus Film Moira
1923 Where Is This West? Film Sallie Summers
1923 The Age of Desire Film Margy - Age 18
1923 Merry-Go-Round Film Agnes Urban
1923 Penrod and Sam Film Margaret Schofield
1922 Human Hearts Film Ruth
1922 The Trouper Film Mary Lee
1922 The Wampas Baby Stars of 1922 Film Self
1922 Foolish Wives Film Crippled Girl (uncredited)
1921 Sure Fire Film
1921 Red Courage Film Eliza Fay
1921 Danger Ahead! Film Tressie Harloow
1921 The Blazing Trail Film Talithy Millicuddy
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