Mary Parker (born Mary Frances Roberson) was an American stage, television and screen actress/performer. Parker appeared in 17 films from 1938 to 1954 but was also known for her dance work with partner Billy Daniel. Parker (also known as "Punkins" Parker), was a protégé of Mitchell Leisen. Leisen recruited her for various projects both on and off the screen starting in 1938. She was discovered while performing at the Casa Mañana Theatre in her native Fort Worth, Texas during the Texas Centennial celebrations and given a contract with Paramount Pictures. She performed in several large budget films, and was chosen by Paramount and Max Factor Jr. as "The Real Miss America", yet her fame was short lived
Mary Parker (born Mary Frances Roberson) was an American stage, television and screen actress/performer. Parker appeared in 17 films from 1938 to 1954 but was also known for her dance work with partner Billy Daniel. Parker (also known as "Punkins" Parker), was a protégé of Mitchell Leisen. Leisen recruited her for various projects both on and off the screen starting in 1938. She was discovered while performing at the Casa Mañana Theatre in her native Fort Worth, Texas during the Texas Centennial celebrations and given a contract with Paramount Pictures. She performed in several large budget films, and was chosen by Paramount and Max Factor Jr. as "The Real Miss America", yet her fame was short lived
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Filmography (Movies)
The Great Diamond Robbery
Character:Drunk's wife (uncredited)
Release Date:29/01/1954
Million Dollar Mermaid
Character:Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited)
Release Date:04/12/1952
Lure of the Wilderness
Character:The Widow Sutton
Release Date:16/07/1952
Keep Your Powder Dry
Character:WAC (uncredited)
Release Date:01/04/1945
Music for Millions
Character:Anita
Release Date:18/12/1944
Ruff and Tuff
Character:
Release Date:15/05/1944
Lady in the Dark
Character:Miss Parker
Release Date:10/02/1944
Ranch House Romeo
Character:Mitzi
Release Date:07/04/1939
Sudden Money
Character:Ellen
Release Date:31/03/1939
Cafe Society
Character:Southern Girl
Release Date:03/03/1939
St. Louis Blues
Character:Punkins
Release Date:03/02/1939
Campus Confessions
Character:Co-Ed (uncredited)
Release Date:23/09/1938
Sing, You Sinners
Character:
Release Date:02/09/1938
Hunted Men
Character:Young woman at party (uncredited)
Release Date:27/05/1938
Cocoanut Grove
Character:Dancer (uncredited)
Release Date:20/05/1938
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