Marie Prevost: Marie Prevost. Actress: The Racket. Popular star in Hollywood for two decades through 1936, Marie Prevost began as a Mack Sennett "Bathing Beauty" in 1917, later starring in dozens of light comedies. But not long into the sound era, she encountered problems with her burgeoning weight, to the jeopardy of her career. Her self-remedy resulted ultimately in her starving to death. Marie Prevost was born Mary Bickford Dunn in Sarnia, Ontario,...
Known For: The Racket (Helen Hayes), The Sin of Madelon Claudet (Rosalie), The Sideshow (Queenie Parker), The Marriage Circle (Mizzi Stock)