Pauline Frederick
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Pauline Frederick (b. 12 August 1883, Boston - d. 19 September 1938, Beverly Hills, California) was an actress best known for her Hollywood films.
Born Pauline Beatrice Libby in Boston, Massachusetts, she was an established stage actor when she made her first film in 1915. She made her last film in 1937. The following year, she died of complications from asthma.
[edit] Career
A well-known stage star, Frederick was already in her 30s when she began making films. She specialized in playing commanding and authoritative women throughout her film career. Her stunning beauty stayed with her as she aged into her best remembered roles--sacrificing mothers and 40-something women having a last fling at youth and romance. She was able to make a successful transition to 'talkies' in 1929.
Frederick generally played an angry matriarch. Frederick never shyed away from parts that often other actresses of the time feared, often due to the role being controversial or out of character.
[edit] Personal life
Pauline Frederick married 5 times:
- Frank Mills Andrews : (1909 - ?)
- Willard Mack : (1917-1919)
- Dr. C.A. Rutherford : (1922 - ?)
- Hugh C. Leighton : (1930 - ?)
- Co. Joseph A. Marmon : (January 1934 - December 1934) (his death)
