- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMerna Kahler
- Height5′ 2½″ (1.59 m)
- Merna Kennedy was born on September 7, 1908 in Kankakee, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for The Circus (1928), Ghost Valley (1932) and The Big Chance (1933). She was married to Forrest Brayton and Busby Berkeley. She died on December 20, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesForrest Brayton(December 16, 1944 - December 20, 1944) (her death)Busby Berkeley(February 10, 1934 - October 28, 1936) (divorced)
- Silent screen actress, a child performer in vaudeville from the age of seven, performing in a song and dance act with her brother. On the prompting of her friend Lita Grey, she was chosen by Charles Chaplin as his leading lady for The Circus (1928). Retired from acting in 1934 to marry choreographer/director Busby Berkeley. Died ten years later of a heart attack, aged just 36.
- Her alimony settlement from director Busby Berkeley amounted to $7,500 to be paid at a rate of $100 a week.
- Ex-daughter-in-law of Gertrude Berkeley.
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