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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.
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.
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.
Witness the press on Dorothy Farnum who wrote the Constance Talmadge vehicle Good References. In a Photoplay spread on film writers at work, Farnum is the one reclining on a chaise longue, pen in hand, eyes fixed on the horizon.
Oct 15, 2019 · Dorothy Farnum. Hipps, Matthew. 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 June 10, 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 January 27, 1970 in North Andover, Massachusetts, USA.
