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Dorothy Vernon(1875-1970)

  • Actress
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Dorothy Vernon in Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)
Titian haired, full figured, voluptuous Dorothy Vernon had a career that spanned from the early days of moving pictures through the boxed screen known as television.

Whether it was a comedy, a western, a musical or whatever was needed, Dorothy did it all. Her unforgettable glow and her almost heavenly serene appearance was the focal point of many western square dances, slapstick sequences, or horrid haunts.

One film historian noted that he had seen Vernon in so many PRC westerns that he started to believe that she was Charles King's out of work mother.

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what you watch from the 1920s - 1950, chances are eventually you'll run into the small lady with the big presence.
BornNovember 11, 1875
DiedOctober 28, 1970(94)
BornNovember 11, 1875
DiedOctober 28, 1970(94)
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Known for

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in The Fighting Guide (1922)
The Fighting Guide
5.2
  • Mrs. Carmody(as Mrs. Harry Burns)
  • 1922
Colleen Moore in Twinkletoes (1926)
Twinkletoes
6.6
  • Unknown Role
  • 1926
Helen Foster in Should a Girl Marry? (1928)
Should a Girl Marry?
  • Aunt Ada
  • 1928
Lovers' Lane (1924)
Lovers' Lane
  • Mrs. Stone
  • 1924

Credits

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Actress



  • Philip Carey and Catherine McLeod in Return to Warbow (1958)
    Return to Warbow
    5.6
    • Townswoman (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • John McIntire in Wagon Train (1957)
    Wagon Train
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Kim Novak and Jeff Chandler in Jeanne Eagels (1957)
    Jeanne Eagels
    6.2
    • Wardrobe Woman (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster, Rhonda Fleming, and Jo Van Fleet in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957)
    Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
    7.1
    • Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Elvis Presley, Richard Egan, and Debra Paget in Love Me Tender (1956)
    Love Me Tender
    6.2
    • Townswoman (uncredited)
    • 1956
  • Dakota Incident (1956)
    Dakota Incident
    6.0
    • Townswoman (uncredited)
    • 1956
  • Neville Brand, David Brian, Lisa Davis, and Richard Long in Fury at Gunsight Pass (1956)
    Fury at Gunsight Pass
    6.3
    • Townswoman (uncredited)
    • 1956
  • Ronald Reagan in General Electric Theater (1953)
    General Electric Theater
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Party Guest
    • Townswoman (uncredited)
    • 1954–1955
  • Philip Carey and Martha Hyer in Wyoming Renegades (1955)
    Wyoming Renegades
    5.8
    • Train Passenger (uncredited)
    • 1955
  • Jan Sterling, Ida Lupino, and Cleo Moore in Women's Prison (1955)
    Women's Prison
    6.5
    • Inmate (uncredited)
    • 1955
  • Beverly Garland, Jimmy Lydon, and Wayne Morris in The Desperado (1954)
    The Desperado
    6.2
    • Townswoman (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Gail Davis in Annie Oakley (1954)
    Annie Oakley
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Townswoman (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Executive Suite (1954)
    Executive Suite
    7.4
    • Worker (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Jeffrey Hunter, Keefe Brasselle, and Mitzi Gaynor in Three Young Texans (1954)
    Three Young Texans
    5.7
    • Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Van Johnson, Tony Martin, and Esther Williams in Easy to Love (1953)
    Easy to Love
    6.2
    • Hotel Guest (uncredited)
    • 1953

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Dorothy Baird
  • Born
    • November 11, 1875
    • Germany
  • Died
    • October 28, 1970
    • Granada Hills, California, USA(heart disease)
  • Spouses
      Harry Burns
  • Children
    • Bobby Vernon
  • Relatives
      Paul Gudel(Niece or Nephew)

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    Mother of Bobby Vernon.

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