Rosalind Byrne (born Rosalind Loretta Mooney, February 19, 1904 – August 9, 1989) was an American silent film actress. Best known for her small but memorable roles during the 1920s, she appeared in films such as ''

The Fast Set ''The Fast Set'' is a 1924 American silent comedy-drama film directed by William C. deMille and starring Betty Compson. The film is based on the 1923 Broadway play, ''Spring Cleaning'', by Frederick Lonsdale. Plot As described in a review in a ...

'' (1924), ''

Seven Chances ''Seven Chances'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton, based on the play of the same name by Roi Cooper Megrue, produced in 1916 by David Belasco. Additional cast members include T. Roy Barnes, Snitz ...

'' (1925) and ''

Long Pants ''Long Pants'' (also known as ''Johnny Newcomer'') is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Frank Capra and starring Harry Langdon. Additional cast members include Gladys Brockwell, Alan Roscoe, and Priscilla Bonner. Plot Harry She ...

'' (1927).

Biography

After practicing acting in amateur theatrical productions at the Immaculate Heart Convent, Rosalind Byrne began her Hollywood career as an extra, appearing in more than 300 films. Her fortune changed on the set of the First National production ''

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'' (1923) where her presence on set caught the attention of director John Francis Dillon and he gave her a small part. Impressed by her performance, Dillon predicted a promising future for her in the industry. That same year, she was even labeled the studios’ latest "find". Although she continued to land small roles throughout the late 1920s, her career did not develop as expected. Rosalind Byrne retired from the film industry in 1929.

Selected Filmography

* 1923: ''

'' – Fabian Flapper (as Rosalind Mooney) * 1924: '' The Garden of Weeds'' * 1924: ''

Wine of Youth ''Wine of Youth'' is a 1924 American silent comedy drama film directed by King Vidor, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, shortly after the merger which created MGM in April 1924. Vidor did not consider it important enough to mention in his a ...

'' as smoking party guest * 1924: '' So This Is Marriage'' * 1924: '' Worldly Goods'' * 1924: ''

'' – Connie Gallies * 1924: '' Sherlock Jr.'' – box-office cashier * 1925: ''

'' – hat check girl (as Rosalind Mooney) * 1925: ''

Locked Doors ''Locked Doors'' is a 1925 American silent romantic drama film directed by William C. deMille and starring Betty Compson. It was produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Plot As described in a review in a film ma ...

'' * 1925: ''

The Marriage Whirl ''The Marriage Whirl'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Alfred Santell and written by Bradley King. It is based on the 1922 play ''The National Anthem'' by J. Hartley Manners. The film stars Corinne Griffith, Kenneth Harlan, H ...

'' as Party Guest * 1925: '' The Freshman'' as Girl in Suspenders at The Fall Frolic * 1926: '' The Midnight Sun'' * 1927: ''

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'' as a Floradora girl * 1927: ''

Ten Modern Commandments ''Ten Modern Commandments'' is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy-drama film that starred Esther Ralston and was distributed through Paramount Pictures. It is based on an original screen story and was directed by Dorothy Arzner. Plot Ca ...

'' * 1927: ''

'' * 1928: '' That Certain Thing'' * 1928: '' What Price Beauty?'' * 1929: '' The Case of Lena Smith'' * 1929: ''

Innocents of Paris ''Innocents of Paris'' is a 1929 black and white American musical film. Directed by Richard Wallace and based on the play ''Flea Market'', the film was the first musical production by Paramount Pictures. Although the screenplay was regarded as ...

References

External links

AFI Catalog – Rosalind Byrne

Camera magazine, April 1923
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Rushville Daily Republican, Jan 12, 1929

Classic Magazine, 1924

Centennial History of Arkansas, 1922
{{DEFAULTSORT:Byrne, Rosalind 1904 births 1989 deaths American film actresses American silent film actresses Actresses from New York City 20th-century American actresses