Arline Pretty, a talented actress, had a rich and varied stage career prior to making her film debut in 1913, showcasing her impressive range by taking on juvenile leads as well as esteemed roles in Shakespearean productions.
Throughout her early years in the film industry, Pretty freelanced for various studios, consistently working in all genres, but ultimately finding significant success and recognition through her contributions to serials for Vitagraph and Pathe.
Maintaining a steady career trajectory, Pretty continued to work diligently until the advent of sound, which unfortunately marked a significant decline in her professional fortunes. As a result, she was relegated to performing unbilled extra work, often for MGM, a far cry from the successful career she had once enjoyed.
Despite this reversal of fortune, Pretty had wisely saved and invested her earnings during the peak of her popularity, thereby ensuring her financial security. This enabled her to work, albeit less frequently, out of a desire to continue performing rather than a necessity.
Arline Pretty's life came to a close in Los Angeles in 1978, her legacy a testament to her dedication and perseverance in the face of adversity.
