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Molly O'Day(1911-1998)

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Molly O'Day
Molly O'Day was born on 16 October 1911 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1928), Bars of Hate (1935) and The Patent Leather Kid (1927). She was married to James Kenaston and Jack Durant. She died on 22 October 1998 in Avila Beach, California, USA.
BornOctober 16, 1911
DiedOctober 22, 1998(87)
BornOctober 16, 1911
DiedOctober 22, 1998(87)
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    • 1 win total

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Known for

Richard Barthelmess and Molly O'Day in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1928)
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
  • Melissa Turner
  • 1928
Gordon Griffith, Sheila Terry, and Regis Toomey in Bars of Hate (1935)
Bars of Hate
4.7
  • Gertie
  • 1935
Richard Barthelmess in The Patent Leather Kid (1927)
The Patent Leather Kid
5.9
  • Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer
  • 1927
John Boles and Molly O'Day in The Shepherd of the Hills (1928)
The Shepherd of the Hills
  • Sammy Lane
  • 1928

Credits

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Actress

  • Jack Mulhall, Regis Toomey, and Rin Tin Tin Jr. in Skull and Crown (1935)
    Skull and Crown
    5.5
    • Ann Norton
    • 1935
  • Bill Cody in Lawless Border (1935)
    Lawless Border
    • Mary Warren
    • 1935
  • Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams in The Law of the 45's (1935)
    The Law of the 45's
    5.0
    • Joan Hayden
    • 1935
  • Gordon Griffith, Sheila Terry, and Regis Toomey in Bars of Hate (1935)
    Bars of Hate
    4.7
    • Gertie
    • 1935
  • John Boles and Ann Harding in The Life of Vergie Winters (1934)
    The Life of Vergie Winters
    6.6
    • Sadie
    • 1934
  • Chloe, Love Is Calling You (1934)
    Chloe, Love Is Calling You
    3.4
    • Joyce Gordon
    • 1934
  • Greta Nissen in Hired Wife (1934)
    Hired Wife
    • Pat Sullivan
    • 1934
  • Molly O'Day and George Shelton in Divorce Sweets (1933)
    Divorce Sweets
    5.5
    Short
    • 1933
  • Gigolettes of Paris (1933)
    Gigolettes of Paris
    5.5
    • Paulette
    • 1933
  • Reed Howes, James Kirkwood, Molly O'Day, and Linda Watkins in Playthings of Desire (1933)
    Playthings of Desire
    4.2
    • Renee Grant
    • 1933
  • Get That Venus (1933)
    Get That Venus
    5.1
    • Belle - the Maid
    • 1933
  • Reed Howes, Molly O'Day, Wheeler Oakman, and Constantine Romanoff in Devil on Deck (1932)
    Devil on Deck
    4.7
    • Kay Wheeler
    • 1932
  • James Dunn and Linda Watkins in Sob Sister (1931)
    Sob Sister
    6.7
    • Daisy
    • 1931
  • Sea Devils (1931)
    Sea Devils
    5.1
    • Ann McCall
    • 1931
  • Molly O'Day and Sally O'Neil in Sisters (1930)
    Sisters
    • Molly Shannon
    • 1930

Soundtrack

  • John G. Adolfi and Jack Haskell in Show of Shows (1929)
    Show of Shows
    5.8
    • performer: "My Sister" (1929) (uncredited)
    • 1929

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Sue O'Neil
  • Height
    • 5′ 2½″ (1.59 m)
  • Born
    • October 16, 1911
    • Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • October 22, 1998
    • Avila Beach, California, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouses
      James Kenaston1952 - 1956 (divorced)
  • Relatives
    • Sally O'Neil(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    It is rumored she didn't achieve stardom because she added some weight due to her adolescence. The studio punished her by holding back important film offers.
  • Quotes
    I was a "natural", and because of it I am remembered.

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