Virginia Warwick

Virginia Warwick (born in 1903)[1] was an actress in silent films. She had several starring roles including in Ace of Cactus Range (1924).

Poster from Ace of Cactus Range (1924)

Biography

Warwick's early education came in her birthplace of St. Louis; her later schooling came in Los Angeles.[1]

A high school athlete, she became one of Mack Sennett's bathing beauties.[2] After being a Sennett Bathing Beauty,[3] Warwick starred opposite Frank Merrill in Reckless Speed (1925) and A Gentleman Roughneck.[4]

Several of her films have been republished since 2000 and are held at libraries.

In October 1924, Warwick married actor and comedian Jimmie Adams.[5] In 1923, Warwick sued to enjoin Virginia Helen Warrick from using Virginia Warrick as a professional name.[6]

Partial filmography

References
  1. "Virginia Warwick, Bathing Beauty, in 'Four Horsemen'". The La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin, La Crosse. October 4, 1921. p. 4. Retrieved 16 March 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Silence is Platinum". silenceisplatinum.blogspot.com.
  3. "Virginia Warwick". The La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin, La Crosse. October 6, 1921. p. 9. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058 – via Google Books.
  5. "Comedy Star Weds Picture Actress". The Windsor Star. Canada, Ontario, Windsor. October 25, 1924. p. 23. Retrieved 16 March 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Actress Brings Suit to Prevent Stage Name Use". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. May 4, 1923. p. 26. Retrieved 16 March 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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