Mary Philbin

Mary Philbin

Deceased · Born: Jul 16, 1902 · Died: May 7, 1993

Personal Details

BornJul 16, 1902 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • John Philbin

Biography

Mary Loretta Philbin, a renowned American film actress of the silent film era, was born on July 16, 1902, and left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Her illustrious career spanned numerous notable roles, with two of her most iconic performances being Christine Daaé in the 1925 film adaptation of Gaston Leroux's classic novel, The Phantom of the Opera, opposite the legendary Lon Chaney, and Dea in the 1928 film, The Man Who Laughs.

Career

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2014
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film as Christine Daae (archive footage)
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1998
Universal Horror
Universal Horror as (archive footage)
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1929
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1928
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Drums of Love
Drums of Love as Princess Emanuella
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1925
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera as Christine Daaé
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1923
Merry-Go-Round
Merry-Go-Round as Agnes Urban
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1922
Foolish Wives
Foolish Wives as Crippled Girl (uncredited)