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Marie Prevost

Also known as Marie Provost, Mary Bickford Dunn, Mary Prevost

Born
Nov 8, 1896
height
5'0" (or 152 cm) (Petite)
body type
Slim
nationality
Canadian

Career

Active 1915 – 1936

Biography

About Marie Prevost

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Petite at 5'0" with a slim build, Marie Prevost was a popular star in Hollywood for two decades through 1936. She began as a Mack Sennett "Bathing Beauty" in 1917, later starring in dozens of light comedies. Her career spanned from 1915 to 1936, starting when she was around 18 years old.

Not long into the sound era, she encountered problems with her burgeoning weight, which jeopardized her career. Her self-remedy resulted ultimately in her starving to death. She passed away on Thursday, January 21, 1937, at age 40, leaving a legacy as a Canadian actress in early Hollywood.

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Died
Thursday 21st of January 1937 (age 40)
Years Active
1915-1936 (started around 18 years old; 21 years active)
Birthplace
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Straight

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How did Marie Prevost's career begin?

Marie Prevost began as a Mack Sennett "Bathing Beauty" in 1917, which launched her into a career of light comedies.

What challenges did Marie Prevost face in the sound era?

In the sound era, Marie Prevost struggled with her weight, which threatened her career and led her to take drastic measures.

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