Allene Ray

Allene Ray (January 2, 1901 – May 5, 1979) was an American film actress.

Allene Ray
Allene Ray from Famous Film Folk: A Gallery of Life Portraits and Biographies, 1925
Born(1901-01-02)January 2, 1901
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 1979(1979-05-05) (aged 78)
Temple City, California, U.S.
OccupationActress

Biography

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Allene Ray moved to Hollywood after winning a motion picture contest in 1920. In 1919, a producer visiting San Antonio met Ray and insisted she take a part in a film he was making. After this success her friends prevailed upon her to enter a contest held by one an East Coast magazine company. She was the winner from a field of candidates selected from throughout the United States.

Her screen credits include Honeymoon Ranch (1920), West of the Rio Grande (1921) and Partners of the Sunset (1922). The latter she made for the Lubin Corporation. In making The Fortieth Door (1924), Ray decided to wear a brunette wig as the film featured an Egyptian heroine. The serial was made by Pathe Pictures. Her film career continued into the era of sound motion pictures with appearances in such films as The Indians Are Coming (1930), Westward Bound (1930) and The Phantom (1931). Ray played the role of a stowaway in Gun Cargo (1949).[1]

Death

She died from cancer in 1979, aged 78, in Temple City, California.[1]

Partial filmography

References
  1. Allene Ray at IMDb
  • Los Angeles Times, "New Sparkler Comes To Coast", August 27, 1922, p. II37.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Blonde Brunette Tresses Puzzle for Allene Ray", July 20, 1924, p. B40.
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