Mary Philbin
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Born in Chicago to an Irish-American, Catholic family, she entered the industry after winning a Universal-sponsored beauty contest and was promptly signed by Erich von Stroheim, who labeled her a “Universal Super Jewel.” Her screen debut came in 1921, and the following year she was selected as one of the inaugural WAMPAS Baby Stars, a promotional honor for promising young actresses. During the…
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
