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Dot Farley

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Also known as Dorothy Farley, Dorothea Farley

American actress and scenario writer (1881-1971)

Film & TV

Chicago, Illinois, USA

From Wikipedia Dot Farley (February 6, 1881 – May 2, 1971) was an American film actress. She appeared in 280 films between 1910 and 1950. Mainly known for her roles in short comedies, prolific with Mack Sennett in the silent days; she was later notable as the Mother-in-law of Edgar Kennedy in most of his series of short films at the RKO studios. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in…

Known for

  • The File on Thelma Jordon — Woman Prisoner (uncredited)1949
  • Variety Time — Edgar's Mother-in-Law (from "I'll Build It Myself") (archive footage)1948
  • They Won't Believe Me — Emma (uncredited)1947
  • Do or Diet — Florence's Mother1947
  • Motor Maniacs — Florence's Mother1946
  • It's Your Move — Florence's Mother1945
  • The Big Beef — Florence's Mother1945
  • What, No Cigarettes — Florence's Mother1945
  • San Fernando Valley — Hattie O'Toole1944
  • Prunes and Politics — Mrs. Eloise Farley1944

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Chicago
Place of death
South Pasadena
Occupation
singer
Employer
RKO Pictures
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Image
Silent film actress Dot Farley (SAYRE 417).jpg
Work location
United States
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writing language
English language
date of birth
1881-02-06
date of death
1971-05-02
Commons category
Dot Farley
nickname
Chicago's Little Dot
birth name
Dorothy Farley
start of work period
1910-00-00
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