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Biography

    From Wikipedia

    Ann Christy (May 31, 1905 – November 14, 1987) was an

    American motion picture actress.

    Born Gladys Cronin in Logansport, Indiana, Christy left

    Indiana and relocated to California where she attended Polytechnic High School

    in Los Angeles. She intended to pursue a career in business, but was persuaded

    by friends to try acting. She made her film debut in a bit part in the 1927

    film Long Pants, starring Harry Langdon. That same year, she awarded an Al

    Christie comedy leading lady film contract in May 1927. She appeared in film

    comedies with Bobby Vernon and Neal Burns. In 1928, Christy was selected by

    Harold Lloyd from more than fifty applicants to play his leading lady in the

    comedy Speedy (1928). That same year, she was selected one of thirteen WAMPAS

    Baby Stars.

    Following her success in Speedy, Christy vacationed in New

    York. When she returned to Hollywood, she discovered that she had been

    forgotten. She returned to acting with parts in collegian film serials with

    Universal Pictures.

    She made her last onscreen appearance in the 1932 film

    Behind Stone Walls, starring Edward J. Nugent.

Movies

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Speedy (1928)