Mary MacLaren

Biography

Mary MacLaren (born Mary Ida MacDonald, also credited Mary McLaren; January 19, 1900 – November 9, 1985) was an American film actress in both the silent and sound eras. She was the younger sister of actresses Miriam and Katherine MacDonald and appeared in more than 170 films between 1916 and 1949. MacLaren's screen career began in 1916 with Shoes. She subsequently performed in productions for the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, including Idle Wives (1916), The Plow Woman (1917), The Model's Confession (1918), The Petal on the Current (1919), The Unpainted Woman (1919), Bonnie Bonnie Lassie (1919), Rouge and Riches (1920), and many others. Among her more notable film roles is her performance as Queen Anne of Austria in the 1921 Douglas Fairbanks production of The Three Musketeers. In studio directories and trade publications, the 5'3" MacLaren was described as having blue eyes and "masses of blond hair" and being an accomplished swimmer and tennis player. (Wikipedia)

Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Head Sister (uncredited)

Tell Your Children

as Mrs. Lane (uncredited)

The Leopard Man

as Nun (uncredited)

Cleopatra

as Roman Woman (uncredited)

Midnight

as Stephanie's Party Guest (uncredited)

Union Pacific

as Official's Wife (uncredited)

In Name Only

as Nurse at Desk (uncredited)

Les Misérables

as Nurse

Theodora Goes Wild

as Mrs. Wilson (uncredited)

The Three Musketeers

as Anne of Austria