Marilyn Mills

Marilyn Mills (1903–1956) was a Dutch-born American film actress of the silent era,^[1] described on theater marquees as "The Beautiful Marilyn Mills".^[2] She also produced two of her films.

Marilyn Mills
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Born	1 November 1903 Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands
Died	27 February 1956 (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1922–1927 (film)
Spouse	J. Charles Davis

Mills' father managed a large bakery in Los Angeles.^[2]

Before she became a film star, Mills worked as a stunt double, including riding for Mary Pickford^[3] in the film Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.^[4] She also performed with her horses in the Al G. Barnes Circus.^[5]

Mills was married to J. Charles Davis, who worked in advertising^[2] and had his own film production company.^[6]

Selected filmography

• A Western Demon (1922)
• Riders of the Plains (1924)
• Come on Cowboys! (1924)
• Two Fisted Justice (1924)
• Tricks (1925)
• Where Romance Rides (1925)
• The Cactus Cure (1925)
• Three Pals (1926)