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Virginia Warwick

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Poster from Ace of Cactus Range (1924)

Virginia Warwick (born in 1903)[1] was an American actress in silent films. She had several starring roles including the western film Ace of Cactus Range (1924).

Biography

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Warwick's early education came in her birthplace of St. Louis; her later schooling came in Los Angeles.[1]

A high school athlete, she became one of Mack Sennett's bathing beauties.[2][unreliable source?] After being a Sennett Bathing Beauty,[3] Warwick starred opposite Frank Merrill in Reckless Speed (1925) and A Gentleman Roughneck.[4]

In October 1924, Warwick married actor and comedian Jimmie Adams.[5] In 1923, Warwick sued to enjoin Virginia Helen Warrick from using Virginia Warrick as a professional name.[6]

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Virginia Warwick, Bathing Beauty, in 'Four Horsemen'". The La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin, La Crosse. October 4, 1921. p. 4. Retrieved 16 March 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Silence is Platinum". silenceisplatinum.blogspot.com.
  3. ^ "Virginia Warwick". The La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin, La Crosse. October 6, 1921. p. 9. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Comedy Star Weds Picture Actress". The Windsor Star. Canada, Ontario, Windsor. October 25, 1924. p. 23. Retrieved 16 March 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Actress Brings Suit to Prevent Stage Name Use". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. May 4, 1923. p. 26. Retrieved 16 March 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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