Blanche Mehaffey

Blanche Mehaffey

Deceased · Born: Jul 28, 1907 · Died: Mar 31, 1968

Personal Details

BornJul 28, 1907 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Ralph M. Like

    ( Jul 27, 1932 to Nov 2, 1938 )
  • George Joseph Hansen

    ( Jan 4, 1928 to Apr 6, 1928 )

Biography

Blanche Mehaffey, a multifaceted and accomplished actress, was born in the culturally rich and lively city of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the year 1907.

Her early career unfolded as a dancer with the prestigious Ziegfeld Follies, a legendary theatrical production,

before transitioning to the Hollywood film scene, where she made a lasting impression with an extensive filmography spanning various genres,

including comedies, westerns, and dramas, starting from 1923.

Throughout this period, Mehaffey frequently collaborated with notable actors such as Charley Chase and Glenn Tryon,

and occasionally appeared in dramatic and cowboy features, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Mehaffey, a talented actress, embarked on a hiatus from her burgeoning filmmaking career in 1929, opting instead to indulge in her profound passion for the art of voice and languages. This sabbatical, which lasted for over a year, saw her relocate to the culturally rich and vibrant city of New York, where she devoted herself to rigorous studies.

Following her return to the silver screen in 1931, Mehaffey starred alongside the renowned actor Bob Steele in the western film "Sunrise Trail," a cinematic masterpiece that showcased her remarkable versatility and range as a performer.

Her final on-screen appearance, which came in 1938, was in the drama "The Wages of Sin," a production of the esteemed Willis Kent studios. Throughout her illustrious career, Mehaffey consistently demonstrated her remarkable adaptability and range as an actress, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry.

Career

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1946
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1938
Held for Ransom
Held for Ransom as Betty Mason
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1936
Wildcat Saunders
Wildcat Saunders as June Lawson
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1935
North of Arizona
North of Arizona as Madge Herron
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The Silent Code
The Silent Code as Helen Brent
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1932
Alias Mary Smith
Alias Mary Smith as Mary Smith
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1931
The Sunrise Trail
The Sunrise Trail as Goldie, aka Bess Morgan
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1926
The Texas Streak
The Texas Streak as Molly Hollis