Gladys Frazin

Frazin and Banks costarred in The Compulsory Husband, and Monty adopted her son. She appeared in some British films but never became a major star; her final role was in the 1931 drama The Other Woman. In April 1932, she disappeared for several days after a nervous breakdown, and soon after, Monty filed for divorce. Gladys moved in with her parents in New York City. She and Monty announced plans to remarry in 1934, but that fell apart. She was later diagnosed with schizophrenia and suffered from severe depression. On March 9, 1939, she committed suicide by jumping from her sixth-floor bedroom window. She was thirty-eight. Her suicide note read: "Mother and Dad, Please forgive me for what I am doing. I cannot suffer any longer. Love, Gladys."

Her life was marked by a series of brief marriages and personal struggles. She married four times, each ending in divorce. Her career spanned seven years, from 1924 to 1931. She was an American actress, born to Caucasian ethnicity. Her story is a tragic one, reflecting the pressures she faced. She remains remembered for her stage work and her early film appearances.