Mona Ray
Mona Ray (born January 17, 1905 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania as Mona Kelly , † July 3, 1986 in Nevada ) was an American actress .
Live and act
She made her film debut in the 1927 film Uncle Tom's Hut in the role of Topsy, directed by Harry A. Pollard . So-called blackfacing was carried out for the film . Other films followed, most recently she could be seen in The Art of Burlesque in the role of Lotta Class.
Her sister was the actress Judy King (1901-1987). From 1928 to 1945 she was married to the screenwriter Hugh Cummings (1891-1953). The marriage ended in divorce. She later married Raymond A. Pestana.
Filmography
- 1927: Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927) (Uncle Tom's Cabin)
- 1930: Pardon My Gun
- 1930: Red Heads (short film)
- 1930: Pick 'Em Young (short film)
- 1930: Half Pint Polly (short film)
- 1933: Art in the Raw (short film)
- 1940: Li'l Abner
- 1950: The Art of Burlesque
Web links
- Mona Ray in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ray, Mona |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kelly, Mona (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-american actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 17, 1905 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd July 1986 |
| Place of death | Nevada |