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Dorothy Farnum (10 June 1900 – 27 January 1970) was an American actress and screenwriter. She was noted for her work at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the silent era and later in Britain during the 1930s.
As with many women in early cinema, such as Jeanie Macpherson and Frances Marion, Dorothy Farnum’s career in Hollywood began with acting before settling into writing. Known for her intelligence and beauty, she worked well in front of the camera.
Dorothy Farnum was born on 10 June 1900 in New York City, New York, USA. She was a writer and actress, known for Torrent (1926), A Lady's Morals (1930) and Lorna Doone (1934). She was married to Maurice Barber. She died on 27 January 1970 in North Andover, Massachusetts, USA.
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Dorothy Farnum was born on 10 June 1900 in New York City, New York, USA. She was a writer and actress, known for Torrent (1926), A Lady's Morals (1930) and Lorna Doone (1934). She was married to Maurice Barber. She died on 27 January 1970 in North Andover, Massachusetts, USA.
- June 10, 1900
- January 27, 1970
Jul 17, 2024 · Dr. Rosanne Welch. Jul 17, 2024. With 47 writing credits and 2 for acting it’s absurd that once again most biographical sites name Dorothy Farnum as an actress first, then a screenwriter. Her father, William, acted in 146 films and her uncle Dustin acted in 42. They were actors.
Throughout Farnum’s days of scenario stardom, her advice for these aspiring scriptwriters made the newspapers and magazines as often as a starlet’s beauty secrets. Here are some vintage Farnum tips:
Mar 3, 2017 · Hollywood opened its doors widely to women, not only actresses or writers, but also directors, including Lois Weber (1879-1939) and Dorothy Arzner (1897-1979), who was praised by her UCLA prize pupil Francis Ford Coppola at a 1975 DGA tribute when he said, “Everywhere you went was this negative thing, but she was the first one who said ...
