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Naomi Childers
Actor
Died May 9, 1964 (71 years)
From Wikipedia
Naomi Childers (November 15, 1892 – May 9, 1964) was an American silent film actress whose career lasted until the mid-20th century.
She was born of English parentage in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Later in life she took pride in being descended from a long line of British ancestors. Her childhood was spent in St. Louis, Missouri where she was educated in the Maryville convent. Childers began acting at the age of three, reciting at a notable function. She played a Chopin number at an adult recital at the age of eight. When she was ten Childers performed the title roles, in both Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland, at the Odeon Theater in St. Louis. In 1912 she played in The Great Name and Madame X. The theatrical presentations featured Henry Kolker and Dorothy Donnelly. On Broadway Childers appeared in Ready Money.
Childers was in movies beginning in 1913. She appeared in The Turn of the Road (1915) and The Writing on the Wall (1916). She was associated with the Vitagraph company for four years. Her most popular role was in Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation. In this film she performed a most modern characterization of Joan of Arc. In 1917 she began working with the Commonwealth Company. Childers possessed a preference for comedy, yet she was in constant demand to play more serious roles. Her character work in motion pictures was a strong asset. In the 1919 Sam Goldwyn film Lord and Lady Algy, Childers was cast in the leading feminine role. She depicted the wife of the young Lord Algy, played by Tom Moore. As a titled Englishwoman she revealed a cold exterior, but retained a warm nature.
When Louis B. Mayer discovered Childers had come into hard times in later years, he granted her a lifetime contract from MGM. She continued to play numerous, often uncredited, roles into the early 1950s. Childers died in Hollywood, California in 1964, age 71. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Naomi Childers (November 15, 1892 – May 9, 1964) was an American silent film actress whose career lasted until the mid-20th century.
She was born of English parentage in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Later in life she took pride in being descended from a long line of British ancestors. Her childhood was spent in St. Louis, Missouri where she was educated in the Maryville convent. Childers began acting at the age of three, reciting at a notable function. She played a Chopin number at an adult recital at the age of eight. When she was ten Childers performed the title roles, in both Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland, at the Odeon Theater in St. Louis. In 1912 she played in The Great Name and Madame X. The theatrical presentations featured Henry Kolker and Dorothy Donnelly. On Broadway Childers appeared in Ready Money.
Childers was in movies beginning in 1913. She appeared in The Turn of the Road (1915) and The Writing on the Wall (1916). She was associated with the Vitagraph company for four years. Her most popular role was in Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation. In this film she performed a most modern characterization of Joan of Arc. In 1917 she began working with the Commonwealth Company. Childers possessed a preference for comedy, yet she was in constant demand to play more serious roles. Her character work in motion pictures was a strong asset. In the 1919 Sam Goldwyn film Lord and Lady Algy, Childers was cast in the leading feminine role. She depicted the wife of the young Lord Algy, played by Tom Moore. As a titled Englishwoman she revealed a cold exterior, but retained a warm nature.
When Louis B. Mayer discovered Childers had come into hard times in later years, he granted her a lifetime contract from MGM. She continued to play numerous, often uncredited, roles into the early 1950s. Childers died in Hollywood, California in 1964, age 71. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Filmography
| 1958 | Merry Andrew · as Show Spectator |
| 1957 | Jailhouse Rock · as Minor Role |
| 1957 | Hot Summer Night · as Townswoman |
| 1953 | Arena · as Rodeo Spectator |
| 1953 | Small Town Girl · as Townswoman/churchgoer |
| 1950 | Dial 1119 · as Mother |
| 1950 | The Yellow Cab Man · as Minor Role |
| 1949 | Big Jack · as Townswoman |
| 1948 | State of the Union · as Television Broadcast Audience |
| 1947 | Good News · as Chaperon At Dance |
| 1947 | The Romance of Rosy Ridge · as Wife |
| 1947 | The Sea of Grass · as Townswoman (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Cockeyed Miracle · as Visitor |
| 1946 | Undercurrent · as Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Ziegfeld Follies · as Duchess ('this Heart Of Mine') |
| 1945 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood · as Dowager (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Week-End at the Waldorf · as Night Maid (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Dangerous Partners · as Lunch Room Cashier (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Mrs. Parkington · as Hannah (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Lost Angel · as Matron (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Calling Dr. Gillespie · as Nurse Edith |
| 1942 | Rio Rita · as Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| 1941 | H.M. Pulham, Esq. · as Wedding Guest |
| 1941 | The Getaway · as Gossiper In Park |
| 1941 | Love Crazy · as Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1941 | A Woman's Face · as Undetermined Role |
| 1940 | Third Finger, Left Hand · as Soda Shop Customer |
| 1940 | Gold Rush Maisie · as Mrs. Tyler (uncredited) |
| 1940 | I Take This Woman · as Woman |
| 1939 | Miracles for Sale · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1939 | They All Come Out · as Prison Visitor |
| 1939 | Within the Law · as Camerawoman |
| 1939 | Fast and Loose · as Casino Patron |
| 1938 | Too Hot to Handle · as Office Worker |
| 1938 | Man-Proof · as Alan's Secretary |
| 1937 | Between Two Women · as Nurse |
| 1936 | Women Are Trouble · as Society Woman |
| 1936 | San Francisco · as Opera Spectator In Burley Box |
| 1936 | One Rainy Afternoon · as Bit Role |
| 1934 | The Mighty Barnum · as Woman In Museum |
| 1934 | White Heat · as Mrs. Cheney |
| 1933 | Blondie Johnson · as Welfare Secretary (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Fast Life · as Guest |
| 1932 | Downstairs · as Servant (uncredited) |
| 1921 | Hold Your Horses · as Beatrice Newness |
| 1915 | The Dust of Egypt · as Violet Manning |
| 1914 | The Price of Vanity · as Rhoda Mills |
| 1914 | Hearts of Women · as Belle Gannon |
| 1913 | The Golden Pathway · as Helen Greene |
| 1913 | The Heart of an Actress · as Jane Thompson |
| 1913 | The Hoodoo Pearls · as Helen |
| 1913 | The American Princess · as Alexa's Maid |