Eve Southern

Also known as Elva L. McDowell

Actress (former)

Born: Aug 23, 1898
body type: Slim
nationality: American

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Active 1916 – 1936

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About Eve Southern

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Born Elva McDowell on August 23, 1898, in Ranger, Texas, Eve Southern became a sultry brunette leading lady of the silent screen. Discovered by D.W. Griffith, she made her film debut as an extra in Intolerance (1916). Her notable credits include Clothes Make the Woman (1928), Morocco (1930), and The Gaucho (1927). She was married to Robert F. Shepherd.

Southern's career spanned 1916 to 1936, but it was cut short after a car accident left her with a broken back, prompting her retirement. She later worked as a retoucher in a Hollywood studio's photography department. She believed in reincarnation and spiritualism, once claiming she had been Mary Queen of Scots in a previous life. Eve Southern died on November 29, 1972, in Santa Monica, California.

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Died: Wednesday 29th of November 1972 (age 74)
Years Active: 1916-1936 (started around 18 years old; 20 years active)
Birthplace: Ranger, Texas, United States
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Sexuality: Straight

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Frequently asked

How did Eve Southern start her acting career?

She was discovered by D.W. Griffith, who cast her as an extra in his 1916 film Intolerance, which launched her career.

Why did Eve Southern retire from acting?

She retired after suffering a broken back in a car accident, which ended her ability to continue in films.

What unusual belief did Eve Southern hold?

She believed in reincarnation and spiritualism, and at one point claimed to have been Mary Queen of Scots in a previous life.

Did you know

She was born under the name Elva McDowell.
Her career spanned 20 years, from 1916 to 1936.
After retiring from acting, she worked as a retoucher in a Hollywood studio's photography department.