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Arline Pretty — Actress (former), American

Arline Pretty

Born
Sep 5, 1885
height
5'5" (or 165 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
American

Career

Active 1913 – 1935

Biography

About Arline Pretty

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Arline Pretty was an American actress who appeared in films from 1913 to 1935. She started her career on stage, performing in everything from juvenile leads to Shakespeare, before making her film debut in 1913. She freelanced for different studios and worked in all genres, but found her niche in serials for Vitagraph and Pathe. Her career declined with the advent of sound films, and she later did many unbilled extra roles, often at MGM. Despite this, she had invested her earnings wisely during her peak years, so she worked by choice, not necessity. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and had red hair, blue eyes, and a slim build. She stands 5'5" tall. She passed away in 1978 at the age of 92.

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Died
Friday 14th of April 1978 (age 92)
Years Active
1913-1935 (started around 27 years old; 22 years active)
Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Blue

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What was her background before entering films?

Arline Pretty had extensive stage experience, including juvenile leads and Shakespeare, before making her film debut in 1913.

Why did her career decline in the late 1920s?

The coming of sound films caused her career to nosedive, leading her to take unbilled extra work, often at MGM.

Did she work for financial necessity in her later years?

No, she had saved and invested wisely during her peak popularity, so she worked mostly because she wanted to, not because she had to.

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