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Date Of BirthFebruary 3, 1914
SpouseJames Blakeley
FactOf the 15 WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1932, Mary Carlisle is the only surviving member. Those that have died are Gloria Stuart at age 100 years, Dorothy Layton 96, Ruth Hall 92, Eleanor Holm 90, Dorothy Wilson 88, Ginger Rogers 83, Toshia Mori 83, Lilian Bond 83, June Clyde 77, Lona Andre 77, Evalyn Knapp 73, Marion Shockley 70, Patricia Ellis 53 and Boots Mallory 45.


Mary Carlisle (born February 3, 1914) is a retired American actress and singer. She appeared in more than 60 films during the 1930s and 1940s, and was a leading lady in many of them.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Carlisle was the daughter of an Irish-American father and a German-American mother. She began her career as a child model, and then started acting in films when she was just 16 years old.

Carlisle’s first major role was in the 1932 film, The Phantom President, opposite George Clooney. She went on to star in a number of successful films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including It Happened One Night (1934), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), and To Have and Have Not (1944).

During her career, Carlisle also appeared in a number of musical films, including Kid Millions (1934), In Caliente (1935), and Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935). She also had a successful recording career, releasing a number of popular songs during the 1930s and 1940s.

Carlisle retired from acting in 1949, but made a brief comeback in the early 1960s with guest appearances on television. She has been married three times and has two children.

As of 2021, Mary Carlisle’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million.

General Info

Full NameMary Carlisle
Date Of BirthFebruary 3, 1914
Place Of BirthBoston, Massachusetts, United States
ProfessionActor, Singer, Dancer
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseJames Blakeley
ParentsHenry J. Kaiser, Leona Ella Witter

Accomplishments

MoviesDead Men Walk, One Frightened Night, Doctor Rhythm, College Humor, Should Ladies Behave, Baby Face Morgan, Kentucky Kernels, Double or Nothing, Dance, Girl, Dance, Murder in the Private Car, Tip-Off Girls, Night Court, Kind Lady, Palooka, Rovin' Tumbleweeds, Hawaiian Nights, Men Must Fight, Illegal ...

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1Of the 15 WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1932, Mary Carlisle is the only surviving member. Those that have died are Gloria Stuart at age 100 years, Dorothy Layton 96, Ruth Hall 92, Eleanor Holm 90, Dorothy Wilson 88, Ginger Rogers 83, Toshia Mori 83, Lilian Bond 83, June Clyde 77, Lona Andre 77, Evalyn Knapp 73, Marion Shockley 70, Patricia Ellis 53 and Boots Mallory 45.

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dead Men Walk1943Gayle Clayton
Baby Face Morgan1942Virginia Clark
Torpedo Boat1942Jane Townsend
Rags to Riches1941Carol Patrick
Dance, Girl, Dance1940Sally
Rovin' Tumbleweeds1939Mary Ford
Call a Messenger1939Marge Hogan
Beware Spooks!1939Betty Lou Winters Gifford
Hawaiian Nights1939Millie
Inside Information1939Crystal
Fighting Thoroughbreds1939Marian
Say It in French1938Phyllis Carrington
Illegal Traffic1938Carol Butler
Touchdown, Army1938Toni Denby
Hunted Men1938Jane Harris
Dotor Rhythm1938Judy Marlowe
Tip-Off Girls1938Marjorie Rogers
Hold 'Em Navy1937Judy Holland
Double or Nothing1937Vicki Clark
Hotel Haywire1937Phyllis
Lady Be Careful1936Billie 'Stonewall' Jackson
Love in Exile1936Emily Stewart
Kind Lady1935Phyllis
Super-Speed1935Nan Gale
It's in the Air1935Grace Gridley
The Old Homestead1935Nancy Abbott
Champagne for Breakfast1935Edie Reach
One Frightened Night1935The Second Doris Waverly
The Great Hotel Murder1935Olive Temple
Grand Old Girl1935Gerry Killaine
Girl O' My Dreams1934Gwen
Kentucky Kernels1934Gloria
That's Gratitude1934Dora Maxwell
Million Dollar Ransom1934Francesca Shelton
Handy Andy1934Janice Yates
Murder in the Private Car1934Ruth
Once to Every Woman1934Doris Andros
This Side of Heaven1934Peggy Turner
Palooka1934Anne Howe
Should Ladies Behave1933Leone Merrick
East of Fifth Avenue1933Edna Howard
The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi1933Vivian
Saturday's Millions1933Thelma Springer
Ladies Must Love1933Sally Lou Cateret
College Humor1933Barbara Shirrel
Men Must Fight1933Evelyn
Her Mad Night1932Constance 'Connie' Kennedy
Smilin' Through1932Young Party Guest (uncredited)
Down to Earth1932Jackie Harper
Ship A Hooey!1932Short
Now's the Time1932Short
Night Court1932Elizabeth Osgood
Grand Hotel1932/IMrs. Hoffman - Young Honeymooner (uncredited)
Hotel Continental1932Alicia
This Reckless Age1932Cassandra Phelps
The Great Lover1931Blonde Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
The Devil's Cabaret1930ShortImpy (uncredited)
Passion Flower1930Blonde Party Guest (uncredited)
Remote Control1930Young Blonde Violinist (uncredited)
Madam Satan1930Little Bo Peep (uncredited)
Children of Pleasure1930Secretary (uncredited)
Montana Moon1930Party Girl (uncredited)
The Girl Said No1930Party Guest (uncredited)
Long Live the King1923Minor role (uncredited)

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Kentucky Kernels1934performer: "One Little Kiss" 1934 - uncredited

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Curse of the Sunset Starlet2012Short special thanks: photos

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Popular Science1938/IIIDocumentary shortHerself (uncredited)
Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 51938Documentary shortHerself
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara1935ShortHerself
Hollywood on Parade No. A-91933ShortHerself
Whippet Racing1931Documentary shortHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
American Masters2014TV Series documentaryHerself
Muchachada nui2008TV Series segment "Mundo Viejuno: Yo fui un creativo adolescente"
- Episode #2.12 2008 ... segment "Mundo Viejuno: Yo fui un creativo adolescente" uncredited

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1960Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameMotion PictureOn 8 February 1960. At 6679 Hollywood Blvd.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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