Dorothy Burgess (March 4, 1907 – August 20, 1961) was an American stage and motion-picture actress.

Family, education

Born in

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in 1907, Burgess was a niece of

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. On her father's side, she was related to David C. Montgomery of Montgomery and Stone. Her grandfather was Henry A. Burgess, Sr. He came to Los Angeles in 1893, establishing a business at

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. His home was at 637 West 41st Place. He was born in England. Her dad was H.A. (Burgie) Burgess, a pioneer air-transport executive. For a decade, he was an assistant to Harris M. (Pop) Hanshue, who founded Western Air Express (

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), and was its first president. Burgess studied drawing, painting, and sculpture at Mrs. Dow's School in

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. Her talent in the three artistic disciplines was evident in the creative objects that decorated her

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apartment. Burgess and her mother, Grace, resided in a home in

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, in 1932."Star And Director Develop Romance", ''

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'', January 26, 1932, p. A3.

Stage actress

Burgess made her stage debut in a walk-on role in support of her mother's sister, Bainter. She first came to light as a specialty dancer in ''The Music Box Revue''."Who's Who In The Current Pictures", ''

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'', July 2, 1933, p. X2. Burgess played a 17-year-old in the comedy, ''The Adorable Liar'', which was staged at the 49th Street Theater in August 1926. It was her first appearance in New York City. Her knowledge of the stage was proficient and she combined this with ample charm and attractiveness. Burgess was co-featured in a stock company managed by

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and George Kondolf at the Lyceum Theatre in

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, during the summer of 1928. Her co-star was

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. The actors opened on Broadway on April 30. She learned about being a

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in stock, along with adapting her voice and mannerisms to each new role. Burgess was on

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in ''The Squall'' and played the title role in ''Lulu Belle'';.she was given star billing by

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. The play was performed at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles in October 1929. Burgess depicted a Mexican girl in ''The Broken Wing'', a Paul Dickerson romantic comedy, staged at El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, in July 1931. She was typecast as a Spanish woman so much that one reviewer commented that perhaps a Spanish onion or a Mexican chili pepper was in her family tree, but offstage, she was much more a typical American co-ed than the Carmenesque young ladies she often played. She made Hollywood her permanent home, living at 210 South Fuller Avenue.

Movie career

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acquired her services and she debuted in ''

In Old Arizona ''In Old Arizona'' is a 1928 American pre-Code Western film directed by Raoul Walsh and Irving Cummings, nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The film, which was based on the character of the Cisco Kid in the 1907 story " ...

'' (1928), the first of the outdoor talking films. Burgess portrayed the Mexican minx, who was desired by both

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and

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."Cussedness Rules Season", ''Los Angeles Times'', December 23, 1928, p. C8 A reviewer noted that her voice was good. The first film made with the

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, it was a romance of the old Southwest. In May 1929, two large lamps mounted on a tripod toppled over on a sound stage where Burgess was working at the

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. She was cut severely over her left eye by one of the incandescent lamps. Burgess was rushed to a studio hospital, where several stitches were taken in her wound. Burgess won the feminine lead in ''Beyond Victory'' (1931) after

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decided not to make the movie. The

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release featured William Boyd as the leading man. In December 1931 Burgess signed with

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for a significant role in '' Play Girl'' (1932), which had a screen story by Maude Fulton. The movie was produced by

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and First National. Burgess had a featured role as a romantic rival of

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in ''

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'' (1932), also starring

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. Burgess also appeared in '' Swing High'' (1930), ''

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'' (1932), ''

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'' (1933), ''

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'' (1933), ''

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'' (1933), '' Night Flight'' (1933), ''

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'' (1934), and ''

Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen ''Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen'' is a 1934 pre-Code American comedy-drama film, starring Dorothea Wieck, Alice Brady, and Baby LeRoy, written by Adela Rogers St. Johns and Jane Storm from a novel and story by Rupert Hughes, and directed by Alexa ...

'' (1934). Burgess acted with Lowe and

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in the

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release, ''

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'' (1933), directed by

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and produced by

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. Burgess strained ligaments in her back and shoulders during filming at

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studio in July 1933. She was performing fight scenes with

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and

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. Burgess appeared with

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and

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in ''

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'' (1934), which deals with a young circus rider. ''Gambling'' (1934) starred

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, and was produced by Harold B. Franklin at the Eastern Services Studios in

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. Burgess played the part of Dorothy Kane. Her role as Trixie in '' The Lone Star Ranger'' (1942) represented a return to playing a dance-hall girl, as she did in ''In Old Arizona''. The film was produced by

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Private life

Burgess became engaged to movie director

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in 1932. She was involved in a romance with wealthy New York jeweler Jules Galenzer in 1934.

Manslaughter charge

Burgess was charged with

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following an auto accident in which she was driving; 17-year-old Louise Manfredi died in the wreck, in

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, on the night of December 23, 1932. Burgess, driving alone, collided with a car driven by 18-year-old Andrew Salz, a student at the

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. Burgess's hearing was postponed and her bail was fixed at $50. She suffered from shock and was placed in a San Francisco sanitarium. Salz and Burgess each accused the other of responsibility for the accident. Burgess was sued by Louise Manfredi's parents, Italo and Marie Manfredi, in January 1933. They sought $25,000 in damages. A compromise payment of $6,150 was approved by the San Francisco Superior Court in August 1933. Earlier, a compromise amounting to $6,000 was agreed upon for damages claimed by 18-year-old swimmer Betty Lou Davis, who was injured in the same accident.

Death

Dorothy Burgess was living in

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in May 1961 when she was hospitalized. On August 20, 1961, she died of lung cancer at the Motion Picture Country Home in

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, California. She was 54. Her remains are in vaultage at Chapel of the Pines Crematory in Los Angeles.

Partial filmography

* ''

'' (1928) as Tonia Maria * ''

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'' (1929) as Myrtle Hines * ''

Pleasure Crazed ''Pleasure Crazed'' is a 1929 American drama film directed by Donald Gallaher and Charles Klein and written by Douglas Z. Doty and Clare Kummer. The film stars Marguerite Churchill, Kenneth MacKenna, Dorothy Burgess, Campbell Gullan, Douglas ...

'' (1929) as Alma Dean * ''

A Song of Kentucky ''A Song of Kentucky'' is a 1929 American lost Pre-Code romantic drama film produced and distributed by the Fox Film Corporation. It is an early sound film with full dialogue. It was directed by Lewis Seiler, and stars Lois Moran and Dorothy Bu ...

'' (1929) as Nancy Morgan * '' Swing High'' (1930) as Trixie * ''

Recaptured Love ''Recaptured Love'' is a 1930 early talkie pre-Code musical drama film based on the play ''Misdeal'' by Basil Woon about a man who experiences a mid life crisis that results in his divorce. It stars Belle Bennett and John Halliday. Plot In this ...

'' (1930) as Peggy Price * ''Oh! Oh! Cleopatra'' (1931, Short) as Cleopatra * '' Lasca of the Rio Grande'' (1931) as Lasca * ''

'' (1932) as Marie Costa * '' Play Girl'' (1932) as Edna * ''

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'' (1932) as Margarita Valdez * ''

Out of Singapore ''Out of Singapore'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Charles Hutchison and starring Noah Beery, Dorothy Burgess and Miriam Seegar. The film was re-released by Astor Pictures in 1941 as ''Gangsters of the Sea''.Pitts p.235 Plo ...

'' aka ''Gangsters on the Sea'' (1932) as Concha Renaldo * '' Malay Nights'' (1932) as Eve Blake * ''On Your Guard'' (1933) as 'Sissy' Shannon * ''

'' (1933) as 'Sister' Susie * ''

What Price Decency ''What Price Decency'' is a 1933 American drama film directed by Arthur Gregor and starring Dorothy Burgess, Alan Hale and Walter Byron. The director adapted the story from one his own plays.Goble p.192 It is now considered a lost film. Cast * ...

'' (1933) as Norma * ''

'' (1933) as Bessie * ''

Rusty Rides Alone ''Rusty Rides Alone'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Tim McCoy. The film was remade in 1939 as '' Riders of the Sage''. Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Burke * Silver King the Dog as Silver - Tim's ...

'' (1933) as Mona Quillan * ''

'' (1933) as Gypsy Angecon * ''

Easy Millions ''Easy Millions'' is a 1933 American comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and starring Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Dorothy Burgess and Merna Kennedy.Pitts p.161 Cast * Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher * Dorothy Burgess * Merna Kennedy * Jo ...

'' (1933) * '' It's Great to Be Alive'' (1933) as Al Moran * ''

'' (1933) as Ethel or Giggles * ''

The Important Witness ''The Important Witness'' is an American 1933 Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code crime drama directed by Sam Newfield which stars Noel Francis, Dorothy Burgess, and Donald Dillaway. Cast list * Noel Francis as Ellen Kelly * Dorothy Burgess as Ruth Da ...

'' (1933) as Ruth Dana * ''

'' (1933) as Ruby - Burnett's moll * ''

Ladies Must Love ''Ladies Must Love'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by E. A. Dupont and written by John Francis Larkin. The film stars June Knight, Neil Hamilton, Sally O'Neil, Dorothy Burgess, Mary Carlisle and George E. Stone. The fil ...

'' (1933) as Peggy Burns * '' Night Flight'' or ''Dawn To Dark'' (1933) as Pellerin's Girlfriend * '' From Headquarters'' (1933) as Dolly White * ''

'' (1934) as Dotty * ''

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'' (1934) as Mable Express * ''

Fashions of 1934 ''Fashions of 1934'' is a 1934 American pre-Code musical comedy film directed by William Dieterle with musical numbers created and directed by Busby Berkeley. The screenplay by F. Hugh Herbert and Carl Erickson was based on the story ''The Fashi ...

'' (1934) as Glenda * ''

'' (1934) as Hazel Flint Radier * ''

Affairs of a Gentleman ''Affairs of a Gentleman'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Edwin L. Marin and written by Cyril Hume, Peter Ruric and Milton Krims, adapted from the play by Edith Ellis and Edward Ellis (actor). The film stars Paul Lukas, Le ...

'' (1934) as Nan Fitzgerald * ''

'' (1934) as Juanita Perez Lane * ''

The Circus Clown ''The Circus Clown'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code comedy film about a man who wants to join the circus against the wishes of his ex-circus clown father. It stars Joe E. Brown and Patricia Ellis. Plot Young Happy Howard (Joe E. Brown) has been s ...

'' (1934) as Babe * '' Hat, Coat, and Glove'' (1934) as Ann Brewster * '' Friends of Mr. Sweeney'' (1934) as Millie Seagrove * ''

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'' (1934) as Dorothy Kane * ''

Village Tale ''Village Tale'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by John Cromwell (director), John Cromwell and starring Randolph Scott, Kay Johnson, Arthur Hohl, and Robert Barrat. The screenplay by Allan Scott (American screenwriter), Allan Scott was ad ...

'' (1935) as Lulu Stevenson * ''

Manhattan Butterfly ''Manhattan Butterfly'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Dorothy Granger, William Bakewell and Kenneth Thomson.Pitts p.187 Cast * Dorothy Granger as Nina Malone * William Bakewell as Stevens aka Stephen ...

'' (1935) as Another Singer * ''

The Lady in Question ''The Lady in Question'' is a 1940 American comedy-drama romance film directed by Charles Vidor and starring Brian Aherne, Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. This was the first of five films in which Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth appeared together, m ...

'' (1940) as Antoinette (uncredited) * ''

I Want a Divorce ''I Want a Divorce'' is a 1940 Paramount film directed by Ralph Murphy. The screenplay was written by Frank Butler (based on a story by Adela Rogers St. Johns). The film starred then-married actors Joan Blondell and Dick Powell, who would later ...

'' (1940) as 'Peppy' Gilman * '' Cadet Girl'' (1941) as Minor Role (uncredited) * '' Lady for a Night'' (1942) as Flo * ''

Lone Star Ranger ''Lone Star Ranger'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by James Tinling and written by William Conselman Jr., Irving Cummings Jr. and George Kane. The film stars John Kimbrough, Sheila Ryan, Jonathan Hale, William Farnum, Truman Bradl ...

'' (1942) as Trixie * ''

Man of Courage ''Man of Courage'' is a 1943 American crime film directed by Alexis Thurn-Taxis and written by Arthur St. Claire, Barton MacLane and John Vlahos. The film stars Barton MacLane, Charlotte Wynters, Lyle Talbot, Dorothy Burgess, Patsy Nash and Fo ...

'' (1943) as Sally Dickson * ''

Girls in Chains ''Girls in Chains'' is a 1943 American women in prison film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and starring Arline Judge. Plot Johnny Moon is a mob boss who controls everything from politicians to a profitable women's penitentiary he runs. He has ru ...

'' (1943) as Mrs. Peters * '' The West Side Kid'' (1943) as Toodles (final film role)

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