Virginia Davis

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Virginia Davis

Screenshot of Virginia Davis in the Walt Disney film Alice's Wild West Show (1924) from the Alice Comedies.
Born December 31, 1918 (1918-12-31) (age 89)
Kansas City, Missouri
Occupation Actress

Virginia Davis(-McGhee) (born December 31, 1918 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American movie actress.

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[edit] Career

[edit] Early Career

Virginia Davis began working for Walt Disney's Laugh-O-Gram Films in the summer of 1924. She was hired to act in a film called "Alice's Wonderland," which combined live action with animation. This film initiated a series known as the Alice Comedies, or "Alice In Cartoonland." During this time, Davis resided at the La Brea Apartments in Hollywood, California.

[edit] The Viennese Medley

In 1925, Davis played the role of Resi in "The Viennese Medley," a First National Pictures production. The film's director, Curt Rohfeld, remarked that Davis "... has the technique of a finished artist, the unusual ability to follow direction and the disposition of an angel. Not once during the picture was it necessary for me to explain any angle twice and, with all of her mature understanding, the youthful charm still remains, making a rare and appreciated combination."

While filming "The Viennese Medley", Davis signed a contract with Harry Carey and the two actors worked together in "The Man From Red Gulch" (1925).

[edit] The Blue Bird

In December 1929, Davis was in the cast of The Blue Bird at the Pasadena Playhouse. The fairy play included Janet Horning, a child actress who was only two years old. The cast included 150 children.

[edit] Other Work

Davis also did voice testing for a role in Snow White as well as some of the little boys' voices in "Pinocchio" but was not hired.

[edit] Personal Information

Davis is now 89 years old. She was in a total of 13 films.

[edit] Retirement and Current

Davis gave up acting after the "Alice" films concluded with "Alice In The Jungle" (1925). By 1934, she was performing as a dancer. She had uncredited roles as a chorus girl in 'Murder at the Vanities (1934) and College Holiday (1936), among others.

In 2005, Davis was interviewed by Leonard Maltin for the Walt Disney Treasures.

Davis made a rare appearance at the annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in September 2007.

[edit] References

  • Los Angeles Times, New Members of Players' Club, April 20, 1924, Page J3.
  • Los Angeles Times, Older Sisters' Art Emulated, August 23, 1925, Page 20.
  • Los Angeles Times, Tiny Actress In Blue Bird, December 29, 1929, Page 20.
  • Los Angeles Times, Around And About In Hollywood, March 24, 1934, Page 7.

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NAME Davis, Virginia
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SHORT DESCRIPTION Actress
DATE OF BIRTH 1918-12-31
PLACE OF BIRTH Kansas City, Missouri
DATE OF DEATH
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