Shirley Palmer was an American actress best known for her roles in films like Eagle of the Night, Exclusive Rights, and This Sporting Age.
Personal and Family Life
Shirley Palmer was born on December 25, 1908, in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to John Collier, an author and screenwriter. Throughout her career, she was recognized as a blonde supporting actress who saw more success in silent films compared to talkies.
Career
Palmer enjoyed a successful career in the silent film era but had a decline in her filmography by the late 1920s, transitioning to second features for studios like Tiffany-Stahl and Columbia. She stepped away from acting in 1934, marking the end of her film career.
Death and Legacy
Shirley Palmer passed away on March 29, 2000, in Los Angeles, California, following a fall. Her performances in early cinema are remembered, particularly in the melodramatic roles that showcased her talent during the silent film era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Somewhere in Sonora | 1933-05-27 | Mary Burton |
| A Bankrupt Honeymoon | 1926-02-06 | Shirley Lee |
| The Magic Flame | 1927-09-17 | The Wife |
| Campus Knights | 1929-03-01 | Audrey Scott |
| With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre | 1927-06-14 | Ceila Moore |
| Eagle of the Night | 1928-10-20 | |
| Code of the Northwest | 1926-07-24 | Lorna McKenna |
| The Cheer Leader | 1928-01-01 | Elizabeth Summers |
| This Sporting Age | 1932-09-14 | Ann Erskine |
| Forgotten Sweeties | 1927-04-10 |