Mary Fuller
American actress and screenwriter
Born
October 5th, 1888
136 years ago
Died
1973
52 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in the early silent film era, served both as an actress and a screenwriter. Achieved recognition for performances in films such as 'The Last of the Line' and 'A Fool There Was'. Transitioned into screenwriting, contributing to various projects throughout her career. Played a significant role in the development of narrative cinema during the 1910s and 1920s.
Starred in 'The Last of the Line'
Starred in 'A Fool There Was'
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