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Adamae Vaughn

Adamae Vaughn

American actress (1905–1943)


Adamae Vaughn (November 8, 1905 – September 11, 1943),[1] also billed as Ada Mae Vaughn, was an American actress.

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Early years

Her sister was film actress Alberta Vaughn.[2] Adamae was at first Alberta's manager and chaperone. When the studio needed a brunette, Adamae, a blonde, sent her sister.

Actress

Vaughn was named a WAMPAS Baby Star of 1927.[3] She was in nine movies between 1921 and 1936, including The Courtship of Miles Standish (1923) and The Last Edition (1925). Dancing Sweeties (1930) was produced by First National Pictures and Vitaphone and featured Sue Carol and Grant Withers. Vaughn played Emma O'Neil.

In September 1929, she was a member of a Warner Brothers review featuring sisters who were actresses. Together with Alberta, she was featured with Dolores Costello, Helene Costello, Shirley Mason, Viola Dana, Loretta Young, Sally Blane, and others.

Marriage

She married Albert R. Hindman, a Los Angeles, California, businessman, in May 1926.[4] They divorced in October 1927. A reconciliation schedule for early 1928 was cancelled.[5]

In June 1934, Vaughn wed Hollywood automobile executive Joseph Valentine Roul Fleur D'Anvray[6] (also known as Viscount D'Anvray), who came from a noble family in Anvray, France. He was a French author and a representative of General Motors in Europe. After their marriage, Vaughn accompanied her husband to live in France. They divorced in October 1940.

Death

In April 1937, Vaughn underwent abdominal surgery, which left her with multiple adhesions. Complications from this operation eventually landed her in the Hollywood Hospital located in Studio City, California. Vaughn died on September 11, 1943, from an intestinal blockage.[citation needed]

Filmography

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References

  1. Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 74. ISBN 9780786450190. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  2. "Once baby star will not rewed". The Los Angeles Times. February 28, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved January 13, 2021 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "New, But Blazing Brightly". Journal Gazette. Illinois, Mattoon. January 20, 1927. p. 8. Retrieved April 22, 2017 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. "Actress to Marry Divorced Husband". The Daily Times. Maryland, Salisbury. Associated Press. October 12, 1927. p. 1. Retrieved April 22, 2017 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. "Actress Changes Mind on Wedding". The Los Angeles Times. February 28, 1928. p. 19 via newspapers.
  6. "Adamae Vaughn Weds". The Fresno Bee The Republican. California, Fresno. United Press. June 17, 1934. p. 14. Retrieved April 22, 2017 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  • Los Angeles Times, "New Baby Stars Stud Hollywood Firmamament", January 7, 1927, page A1.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Film Girls Cast In Bride Roles", January 24, 1928, page A5.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Baby Star To Be Guest", June 12, 1929, page A18.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Film Actress Will Be Bride", June 13, 1934, page A1.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Mrs. Adamae Vaughn", September 14, 1943, page 18.
  • The New York Times, "Mamoulian's Camera", September 22, 1929, X5.
  • Syracuse Herald, "Baby Star Will Become Bride of French Nobleman", Sunday Morning, May 26, 1929, Fourth Section, page 10.
  • The Washington Post, "Will Osborne And A Breezy Camera Play", July 20, 1930, page A2.

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