Patsy Ruth Miller(1904-1995)After being discovered by the actress Alla Nazimova at a Hollywood party,she got her first break with a small role in Camille, which starred Rudolph Valentino.Her roles gradually improved, and she was chosen as a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1922.In 1923,she was acclaimed for her performance Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.In the later part of the decade Miller appeared chiefly in light romantic comedies.She retired from films in 1931.She made a cameo

Patsy Ruth Miller(1904-1995)After being discovered by the actress Alla Nazimova at a Hollywood party,she got her first break with a small role in Camille, which starred Rudolph Valentino.Her roles gradually improved, and she was chosen as a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1922.In 1923,she was acclaimed for her performance Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.In the later part of the decade Miller appeared chiefly in light romantic comedies.She retired from films in 1931.She made a cameo

appearance in the 1951 film, Quebec, which starred John Barrymore Jr., and stated in her autobiography that she had participated as a joke.She came out of retirement to do the film Mother in 1978.She later achieved recognition as a writer.She won three O. Henry Awards for her short stories, wrote a novel, radio scripts, and plays.She also performed for a brief time on Broadway.Patsy Ruth Miller died at her home at the age of 91 in Palm Desert, California.

appearance in the 1951 film, Quebec, which starred John Barrymore Jr., and stated in her autobiography that she had participated as a joke.She came out of retirement to do the film Mother in 1978.She later achieved recognition as a writer.She won three O. Henry Awards for her short stories, wrote a novel, radio scripts, and plays.She also performed for a brief time on Broadway.Patsy Ruth Miller died at her home at the age of 91 in Palm Desert, California.

inkyD says:
Sorry for C&P and sparse commenting, my Mum-in-law is very ill and we are spending as much time as possible with her.I realise I just can’t catch up but am viewing your gorgeous pages and commenting & voting when I can,Pauline xx
Mar 14, 2013

Xguern66 says:
So glad she had a Happy and prosperous life unlike so many. This is a lovely page for her.
Mar 11, 2013

mommyj says:
I knew the minute I saw this who did it. It is amazing and I know I have been gone for a long time, but I so enjoy your pages and their history..love this
Mar 11, 2013

MaryWonder says:
Love the beautiful soft misty photo. Your effects on these old photos are always subtle & perfect. Stuuning page Rose-Marie
Mar 11, 2013

dragonfly66 Gracie says:
Beautiful face and pagex x
Mar 11, 2013

Micheline 1 says:
Gorgeous vintage page and story! This actress died at a respectable age! xx
Mar 11, 2013

simsage says:
Fabulous page and as usual such intrigueing journaling
Mar 11, 2013

jayjayjay says:
Magic page
Mar 11, 2013

starrygirl says:
Another great page and story
Mar 11, 2013

Cheryl C says:
Another super interesting page, pleased she lived to a ripe old age :)
Mar 11, 2013