Patricia Avery (born Elizabeth Anderson Avery; November 12, 1902 – August 21, 1973) was an American silent film actress of the 1920s.

Life

Born Elizabeth Anderson Avery in Boston, Massachusetts, Avery moved to

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to pursue a career in acting during the early 1920s, and her career started off strong. Her first film role was in 1927 when she starred in '' Annie Laurie'' alongside the films lead actress,

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. She had roles in three films that year, which led to her being one of thirteen girls selected to be " WAMPAS Baby Stars", a list which included actresses

Sally Phipps Sally Phipps (born Byrnece Beutler; May 25, 1911 – March 17, 1978) was an American actress. Early life and career The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edward Bogdon, Sally Phipps was born Nellie Bernice Bogdon in Oakland, California on M ...

Frances Lee Frances Lee (born Merna Phyllis Tibbetts; May 5, 1906 – November 5, 2000) was an American film actress during Hollywood's silent film era, and well into the sound film era of the 1930s. Dancing career Frances Lee was born Merna Phylli ...

and Barbara Kent. Although it appeared that she was on the way up with her career, she in fact was at its height. She had only one more film role, starring in ''

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'' in 1928 alongside Richard Gallagher and Albert Conti. Her career promptly ended following that film. With no other roles coming her way, she left her short-lived acting career behind her. She would later marry

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Merrill Pye Merrill Pye (August 14, 1902 – November 17, 1975) was an American art director. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film ''North by Northwest''. Selected filmography * ''North by Northwest'' ...

, who would later be nominated for an Oscar for his work on the 1959 film '' North by Northwest''. They resided in La Crescenta, California until her death in 1973.

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