Colleen Moore Overview:

Legendary actress, Colleen Moore, was born Kathleen Morrison on Aug 19, 1899 in Port Huron, MI. Moore died at the age of 88 on Jan 25, 1988 in Paso Robles, CA and was cremated and her ashes scattered in her garden.

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Cute, chirpy American actress with dark, bobbed hair. Her appeal was somewhat akin to that of Mary Pickford, although she was often to be seen as madcap flappers in frothy comedies. Did not adapt well to sound and, after drifting on for a few years, retired on her second marriage in 1937.

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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Colleen Moore's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #7 on Dec 19, 1927. Moore was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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By Annette Bochenek on Sep 9, 2023 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

Classic Movie Travels: Kathleen Morrison, later known as , was born in Port Huron, Michigan, to Charles and Agnes Kelly Morrison on August 19, 1899. Moore?s family moved frequently, residing in cities like Hillsdale, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Warren, ... Read full article


Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars ? , The Definitive Flapper

By Lea Stans on Nov 15, 2018 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars ? , The Definitive Flapper During the silent era, there were thousands of young girls who dreamed of being movie stars. For most girls, of course, these were merely daydreams, and the intrepid few who tried their luck in Hollywood often faced disapp... Read full article


New From Warner Archive: in the Newly Restored Why Be Good? (1929)

By KC on Nov 13, 2014 From Classic Movies

was one of the most popular stars of the twenties, the very image of flapperdom with her blunt bob and snazzy dance moves, but until now, I knew her best for the lavish $500,000 dollhouse she created long after her career had ended. Today, that impressive structure can be seen in the C... Read full article


Lost Film Files #2: So Big, starring

By Movies, Silently on Mar 13, 2013 From Movies Silently

Lovely branched out as an actress… So Big (1924) Status: Presumed Lost Here is what Photoplay magazine had to say about the film and ’s performance: has tossed aside her temperamental “Flaming Youth” roles and steps before the public a... Read full article


Silent Movie Star Mini Biography:

By Movies, Silently on Mar 1, 2013 From Movies Silently

A true twenties icon (1899-1988) Country of birth: USA Birth name: Kathleen Morrison The basics: was a movie-struck teenager when her uncle helped D.W. Griffith get Birth of a Nation and Intolerance past the Chicago censors. In exchange, he asked for a six-month contract ... Read full article


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Some sources credit the year of her birth as 1902.

Unlike many of her peers, she was exceptionally savvy with her money, investing it carefully. As a result, she managed to turn her not-inconsiderable film salary into an even greater fortune after she retired from acting.

Loretta Young's daughter Judy Lewis wrote that although Mervyn LeRoy would later claim that he discovered Loretta Young, it was in truth Colleen Moore. Colleen even suggested that her name be changed from "Gretchen Young" to Loretta Young. The name came from Colleen's favorite childhood doll, Laurita.

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