Mary Doran

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Mary Doran
Doran in 1932
Born(1910-09-08)September 8, 1910
New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 6, 1995(1995-09-06) (aged 84)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1927–1944
SpouseJoseph Sherman (1931-1937) (divorced)

Mary Doran (September 8, 1910 – September 6, 1995) was an American actress.[1] She appeared in more than 80 films from 1927 to 1944.

Biography[edit]

Doran was born in New York and attended public schools there before graduating and going to Columbia University. She left Columbia after three years[2] to pursue a career on stage. She sang and danced in Belle Baker's Betsy when it was in New York. Later, she performed in Flo Ziegfeld's Rio Rita.[3]

Doran's films included Broadway Melody, Half a Bride, and The Trial of Mary Dugan.[4] In 1929, Doran was under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[5]

Personal life[edit]

On August 15, 1931, Doran married Joseph Sherman in San Diego, California. Sherman was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's chief publicity director.[4]

Partial filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hal Erickson (2014). "Nora Lane". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  2. ^ "Mary Doran Has High Regard For Her Alma Mater". The Jackson Sun. Tennessee, Jackson. November 22, 1936. p. 27. Retrieved October 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Thomas, Dan (December 22, 1929). "New Stars for the Talkies You'll See Next Year". Jefferson City Post-Tribune. Missouri, Jefferson City. Every Week Magazine. pp. 38–39. Retrieved October 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b "Mary Doran Weds on Coast". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 16, 1931. p. 31. ProQuest 99314004. Retrieved October 25, 2020 – via ProQuest.
  5. ^ Thomas, Dan (September 17, 1929). "Versatility Is Much More Necessary To Actress In Moving Pictures Than On Stage". Arizona Republic. Arizona, Phoenix. p. 21. Retrieved October 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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