Mildred Davis

Biography

Mildred Hillary Davis (February 22, 1901 – August 18, 1969) was an American actress who appeared in many of Harold Lloyd's classic silent comedies and eventually married him. The daughter of Howard Beckett Davis, she was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and educated at the Friends School in Philadelphia. After several years spent studying, she traveled to Los Angeles in the hopes of securing a role in a film. After appearing in several small roles, she caught the attention of Hal Roach, who pointed her out to comedian Lloyd. He was looking for a leading lady to replace Bebe Daniels, and cast Davis in his comedy short From Hand to Mouth in 1919. It would be the first of fifteen films they would star in together. On February 10, 1923, she married Lloyd. After their marriage, Lloyd announced that Davis would not appear in any more motion pictures. After much persuasion on Davis' part, and much grief, she received Lloyd's consent for her return to the screen in Too Many Crooks, which Lloyd produced through his production company. It was the only acting role she undertook after her marriage.

Filmografi

Safety Last!1923 · The GirlGrandma's Boy1922 · His GirlDr. Jack1922 · The Sick-Little-Well-GirlAmong Those Present1921 · Miss O'Brien, The GirlGet Out and Get Under1920 · The GirlBud's Recruit1918 · Edith's SisterHarold Lloyd's World of Comedy1962 · (archive footage)A Sailor-Made Man1921 · The GirlFrom Hand to Mouth1919 · The GirlToo Many Crooks1927 · Ceia MasonA Weaver of Dreams1918 · Margery GordonI Do1921 · The GirlRed Hot Hottentotts1920 · The Floor Below1919 · Never Weaken1921 · The GirlAn Eastern Westerner1920 · The GirlAll Wrong1919 · Betty ThompsonCall for Mr. Caveman1919 · AdorableOrder in the Court1919 · How Dry I Am1919 · His Royal Slyness1920 · Princess FlorelleNow or Never1921 · The GirlLooking for Trouble1919 · Giving the Bride Away1919 ·