Dorothea Sally Eilers was an American actress born on December 11, 1908, who made her film debut in 1927 in the movie The Red Mill, directed by the renowned Roscoe Arbuckle. Initially, she appeared in several minor roles as an extra, but from 1927 to 1928, she found steady work with Mack Sennett, becoming one of his "flaming youth" comedians in several comedy short subjects, alongside her childhood friend Carole Lombard.
In 1928, Eilers was honored as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars, a prestigious annual list of young actresses selected by the film industry's publicity professionals, based on their promising performances over the past 12 months. Throughout the early 1930s, Eilers was a beloved figure in Hollywood, famous for her lively personality and infectious energy. Her filmography primarily consisted of comedies and crime melodramas, such as the notable Quick Millions (1931),which starred Spencer Tracy and George Raft.
However, by the end of the decade, Eilers' popularity began to decline, and her subsequent film appearances became increasingly scarce. She made her final on-screen appearance in the 1950 western Stage to Tucson, marking the conclusion of her acting career.
