
Arline Pretty
Career
Active 1913 – 1935
Biography
About Arline Pretty
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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Profile details
Personal
- 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
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
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.
Did you know
- Arline Pretty was active as an actress for 22 years, from 1913 to 1935.
- She was known for her work in serials, particularly for Vitagraph and Pathe.
- She transitioned from a leading career to unbilled extra roles after the arrival of sound films.
- She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died in 1978 at the age of 92.
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