Mary Parker

Biography

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

Known For

Million Dollar Mermaid

as Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited)

Lure of the Wilderness

as The Widow Sutton

Lady in the Dark

as Miss Parker

Keep Your Powder Dry

as WAC (uncredited)

Sing, You Sinners

Music for Millions

as Anita

Campus Confessions

as Co-Ed (uncredited)

Sudden Money

as Ellen

Cafe Society

as Southern Girl

Hunted Men

as Young woman at party (uncredited)