Description: CHECK MY LISTINGS for more photographs of MERNA KENNEDY. This is an original press photograph from 1927 of Merna Kennedy (1908 – 1944), an American actress of the late silent era and the transitional period into talkies. She appeared in 28 films 1928-1934. The photo is dated 1/17/26, Merna Kennedy turned 18 on Sept. 7, 1926. At the outbreak of World War I, her mother prepped seven-year-old Merna and brother Melvin (known as Merle) to tour as a dancing and singing sibling act on the Orpheum and Pantages theater circuits of vaudeville, where she became acquainted with Lita Grey. Merle broke his leg ending the duo, prompting Grey to suggest silent films to Merna. Kennedy was best known during her brief career for her role opposite Charlie Chaplin in the silent film, The Circus (1928), a role for which she was brought to the attention of Chaplin by her friend Lita Grey, who became Chaplin's second wife in 1924. As a dancer she had muscular legs, which helped her gain the role of the circus bareback rider. Kennedy continued acting after The Circus, starring in early sound films, but retired in 1934 when she married choreographer and director, Busby Berkeley on February 10, 1934. Their marriage broke up by 1936. Kennedy died at age 36 of a heart attack on December 20, 1944, four days after her marriage to Master Sergeant Forrest Brayton. She is buried at Pinecrest Cemetery in California. All items are carefully packaged and mailed within one business day of receipt of payment.Multiple purchases combine to save on shipping.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
End Time: 2024-09-24T20:37:12.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Industry: Movies
Size: 6.5 by 8.5 inches
Object Type: Photograph
Style: Black & White
Original/Reproduction: Original
