Florence Shirley

Florence Shirley (June 5, 1892 May 12, 1967) was an American stage and film actress.

Florence Shirley and Taylor Holmes, in His Majesty Bunker Bean, from a 1916 publication.

Born in New York City, Shirley began her stage career in Boston and enjoyed moderate success on Broadway.[1] After the sinking of Titanic in April 1912, she participated in a benefit concert for survivors held at the George M. Cohan Theatre.[2] Her last Broadway appearance was in Alice in Arms (originally called Star in the Window[3]) alongside Kirk Douglas.[4]

She appeared in more than 50 films throughout her film career.[1]

Shirley died in Hollywood, California.

Works

Selected filmography

Shirley's film credits include the following:

Broadway

Shirley's Broadway credits include the following productions:[5]

  • Alice in Arms (Daisy), 1945
  • Take My Tip (Mrs. Dolly Browning), 1932
  • Fast Service (Doris Borden), 1931
  • Doctor X (Eleanor Stevens), 1931
  • Embers (Germaine Bie), 1926
  • The Poor Nut (Julia Winters), 1925
  • The Locked Door (Muriel Walling), 1924
  • My Aunt From Ypsilanti (Peggy), 1923
  • Why Men Leave Home (Fifi), 1923
  • Apple Blossoms (Mrs. Anna Merton), 1920
  • Oh, Lady! Lady!! (Fanny Welch), 1918
  • Anthony in Wonderland, 1917
  • His Majesty Bunker Bean, 1916
  • The Wall Street Girl (Pearl Williams), 1912

References

  1. "Rites today for Florence Shirley". Los Angeles Times. May 15, 1967. p. 26.
  2. "More benefits planned; many stage stars volunteer for Cohan Theatre concert to-night" (pdf). The New York Times. April 21, 1912. p. 8. Retrieved June 9, 2008.
  3. "Premiere tonight of 'Alice in Arms'". The New York Times. January 31, 1945. p. 26.
  4. "Thin Man Proves Himself". The Wall Street Journal. January 29, 1945. p. 4.
  5. Florence Shirley at the Internet Broadway Database


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