Mae Clarke was an actress and soundtrack born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1910. She was exposed to cinema from an early age and began performing in nightclubs and amateur theatricals at the age of 13. She was "discovered" by producer Earl Lindsay and cast in a minor part at the Strand Theatre on Times Square. She then went on to star in films such as The Front Page (1931), The Public Enemy (1931), Frankenstein (1931), and Lady Killer (1933). However, her career suffered several major setbacks in 1932 and 1933, including a nervous breakdown, a car accident, and the introduction of the Hollywood Production Code. She continued to appear in films and television until her last film appearance in Watermelon Man (1970). She then retired to the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital and devoted her remaining years to painting. She died of cancer in April 1992.
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💰 Net worth: $300,000 (2024)
Mae Clarke, a renowned actress and talented singer from the United States, has accumulated considerable success and wealth throughout her career. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be around $300,000. Mae Clarke's influential presence on the big screen, coupled with her exceptional vocal skills as a soundtrack artist, has undoubtedly contributed to her financial achievements. With a versatile range of performances and memorable roles, Mae Clarke has solidified her place in the entertainment industry and continues to captivate audiences with her talent and charisma.
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Biography/Timeline
1930
By the mid-1930s, Clarke was no longer a leading lady. In 1933, Clarke and actor Phillips Holmes were in a single-car accident that left her with a broken jaw and facial scarring.
1931
Clarke appeared as Myra Deauville in the 1931 pre-Code version of Waterloo Bridge. In the film she portrays a young American woman who is forced by circumstance into a life of prostitution in World War I London; both the film and Clarke's performance were well received by the critics.
1932
Clarke also appeared in the modest pre-code Universal film Night World (1932), with Lew Ayres, Boris Karloff, Hedda Hopper, and George Raft.
1950
In the 1950s and 1960s, Clarke played uncredited bit parts in several notable films, including Singin' in the Rain, The Great Caruso, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Her last screen appearance was in the 1970 film Watermelon Man.
1970
On television, Clarke appeared in many episodic series, including General Hospital, Perry Mason and Batman. Clarke retired in 1970 and taught drama.
1992
Clarke died from cancer on April 29, 1992, at age 81, in Woodland Hills, California. She is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.