Dorothy Short

Dorothy Short

Deceased · Born: Jun 29, 1915 · Died: Jun 4, 1963

Personal Details

BornJun 29, 1915 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Dorothy Short, a talented actress, was born on June 29, 1915, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, a place known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and iconic landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.

She began her career in the entertainment industry, making a name for herself in the world of acting, with a notable presence in several films during the 1930s. Her most famous roles include Reefer Madness (1938),a classic comedy-drama film that has since become a cult classic, Code of the Cactus (1939),a western film that showcased her impressive acting skills, and Daughter of the Tong (1939),a crime drama that further solidified her position as a talented actress of her time.

In her personal life, Dorothy Short was married to the renowned actor and director, Dave O'Brien, with whom she shared a deep love and a long-lasting partnership.

Tragically, Dorothy Short's life was cut short when she passed away on June 4, 1963, in the bustling city of Los Angeles, California, USA, a place known for its bright lights, glamorous movie studios, and endless opportunities. Despite her untimely death, Dorothy Short left behind a lasting legacy in the world of cinema, and her memory continues to be celebrated by fans of classic films and the entertainment industry as a whole.

Career

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1956
Savage Fury
Savage Fury as Mona Andrews
{"id":175569,"title":"Bullets for Bandits","year":"1942","character":"Dakota Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bullets-for-bandits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175569.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Bullets for Bandits
Bullets for Bandits as Dakota Brown
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1941
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Spooks Run Wild
Spooks Run Wild as Linda Mason
{"id":201484,"title":"The Lone Rider Fights Back","year":"1941","character":"Jean Dennison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lone-rider-fights-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201484.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68572,"title":"Phantom Rancher","year":"1940","character":"Ann Markham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/phantom-rancher","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68572.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68572.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Phantom Rancher
Phantom Rancher as Ann Markham
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Frontier Crusader
Frontier Crusader as Jenny Mason
{"id":72074,"title":"Pony Post","year":"1940","character":"Alice Goodwin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pony-post","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72074.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72074.jpg"},"released":1}
Pony Post
Pony Post as Alice Goodwin
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1939
Daughter of the Tong
Daughter of the Tong as Marion Morgan
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{"id":95268,"title":"The Singing Cowgirl","year":"1938","character":"Nora Pryde","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-singing-cowgirl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95268.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95268.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
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{"id":73025,"title":"Assassin of Youth","year":"1938","character":"Marjorie 'Marge' Barry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/assassin-of-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73025.jpg"},"released":1}
Assassin of Youth
Assassin of Youth as Marjorie 'Marge' Barry
{"id":72686,"title":"Heart of Arizona","year":"1938","character":"Jacqueline Starr","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heart-of-arizona","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72686.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72686.jpg"},"released":1}
Heart of Arizona
Heart of Arizona as Jacqueline Starr
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{"id":72754,"title":"Start Cheering","year":"1938","character":"Student","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/start-cheering","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72754.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72754.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":83214,"title":"Brothers of the West","year":"1937","character":"Annie Wade","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brothers-of-the-west","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83214.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
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1936
More Than a Secretary
More Than a Secretary as Ann (uncredited)
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1935