Adamae Vaughn

Adamae Vaughn (November 8, 1905 – September 11, 1943),[1] also billed as Ada Mae Vaughn, was a movie actress born in Ashland, Kentucky. Her sister was film actress Alberta Vaughn.[2] Adamae was at first Alberta's manager and chaperone. When the studio needed a brunette, Adamae, a blonde, sent her sister.

Actress

Vaughn was named a WAMPAS Baby Star of 1927.[3] She was in nine movies between 1921 and 1936, including The Courtship of Miles Standish (1923) and The Last Edition (1925). Dancing Sweeties (1930) was produced by First National Pictures and Vitaphone and featured Sue Carol and Grant Withers. Vaughn played Emma O'Neil.

In September 1929, she was a member of a Warner Brothers review featuring sisters who were actresses. Together with Alberta, she was featured with Dolores Costello, Helene Costello, Shirley Mason, Viola Dana, Loretta Young, Sally Blane, and others.

Marriage

She married Albert R. Hindman, a Los Angeles, California, businessman, in May 1926.[2] They divorced in October 1927.

In June 1934, Vaughn wed Hollywood automobile executive Joseph Valentine Roul Fleur D'Anvray[4] (also known as Viscount D'Anvray), who came from a noble family in Anvray, France. He was a French author and a representative of General Motors in Europe. After their marriage, Vaughn accompanied her husband to live in France.

Death

Vaughn died at Hollywood Hospital in Studio City, California, in 1943, aged 37, from undisclosed causes. She was survived by her mother and her sister.[5]

Selected filmography

References
  1. Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 74. ISBN 9780786450190. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  2. "Actress to Marry Divorced Husband". The Daily Times. Maryland, Salisbury. Associated Press. October 12, 1927. p. 1. Retrieved April 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "New, But Blazing Brightly". Journal Gazette. Illinois, Mattoon. January 20, 1927. p. 8. Retrieved April 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Adamae Vaughn Weds". The Fresno Bee The Republican. California, Fresno. United Press. June 17, 1934. p. 14. Retrieved April 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Vaughn Rites Today". The Van Nuys News. California, Van Nuys. September 14, 1943. p. 2. Retrieved April 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  • Los Angeles Times, "New Baby Stars Stud Hollywood Firmamament", January 7, 1927, page A1.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Film Girls Cast In Bride Roles", January 24, 1928, page A5.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Baby Star To Be Guest", June 12, 1929, page A18.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Film Actress Will Be Bride", June 13, 1934, page A1.
  • Los Angeles Times, "Mrs. Adamae Vaughn", September 14, 1943, page 18.
  • The New York Times, "Mamoulian's Camera", September 22, 1929, X5.
  • Syracuse Herald, "Baby Star Will Become Bride of French Nobleman", Sunday Morning, May 26, 1929, Fourth Section, page 10.
  • The Washington Post, "Will Osborne And A Breezy Camera Play", July 20, 1930, page A2.
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