Mary Ainslee

Mary Ainslee

Deceased · Born: Oct 12, 1919 · Died: Nov 1, 1991

Personal Details

BornOct 12, 1919 Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Spouse
  • James Howard Holland

    ( Oct 4, 1957 to Jun 24, 1963 )
  • Edwin Booth Hutzler II

    ( Aug 7, 1943 to Jun 17, 1949 )
Parents
  • George Henry Stiegler
  • Edna Earl Dunning
Relatives
  • Mabel Bee Stiegler (Sibling)
  • Doris Earl Rudd (Half Sibling)

Biography

Mary Ainslee, a gifted American film actress, made her entrance into the world on October 12, 1919, and would subsequently embark on a remarkable journey within the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark that would be felt for years to come.

Throughout her illustrious career, which spanned an impressive duration of over a decade, from 1939 to 1952, Ainslee had the privilege of appearing in approximately 15 films, thereby demonstrating her remarkable versatility and range as a performer, showcasing her ability to seamlessly adapt to a wide variety of roles and characters.

Mary Ainslee's remarkable acting career was marked by a plethora of memorable performances, with a significant portion of her most notable roles being featured in a series of iconic films alongside the legendary Three Stooges.

I'll Never Heil Again, In the Sweet Pie and Pie, Hokus Pokus, and He Cooked His Goose are just a few examples of the numerous classic comedies that showcased Mary Ainslee's exceptional talent and versatility as an actress.

Through these collaborations, Mary Ainslee solidified her reputation as a cherished and esteemed figure within the realm of comedy, earning her a permanent place in the hearts of audiences and cementing her status as a beloved and respected icon in the world of entertainment.

Mary Ainslee's illustrious career was marked by a remarkable array of accomplishments, which seemed destined to continue indefinitely. However, fate had other plans, and in the mid-1980s, Mary Ainslee's life took an unexpected and devastating turn when she suffered a severe stroke.

Despite her remarkable resilience and determination, Mary Ainslee found it challenging to regain her previous level of physical and mental well-being. Her once-vibrant energy and vitality were irreparably diminished, leaving her to face a future that was vastly different from the one she had envisioned.

Tragically, Mary Ainslee's battle with her health ultimately proved to be a losing one, and on November 1, 1991, her remarkable life came to a close. Her passing left behind a profound sense of loss and a lasting legacy that continues to captivate and inspire audiences to this very day.

Career

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1959
Triple Crossed
Triple Crossed as Belle (archive footage)
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1956
Flagpole Jitters
Flagpole Jitters as Mary (archive footage)
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1952
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1951
Pest Man Wins
Pest Man Wins as Party Guest
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1949
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1941
I'll Never Heil Again
I'll Never Heil Again as Princess Gilda (uncredited)
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Some More of Samoa
Some More of Samoa as Nurse / Curly's Blonde (uncredited)
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Sis Hopkins
Sis Hopkins as Vera De Vere
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The Spider Returns
The Spider Returns as Nita Van Sloan
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1940
Pride of the Bowery
Pride of the Bowery as Elaine White
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Mad Youth
Mad Youth as Marian Morgan
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