Mildred Davis: Lloyd's Leading Lady

Dedicated to silent film actress Mildred Davis. Davis, a popular actress of the silent era, is best known for her work as the leading lady in Harold Lloyd's comedies from 1919 to 1923. She also became Lloyd's leading lady off-screen and they enjoyed one of the longest Hollywood marriages, lasting 46 years until her death in 1969. Disclaimer: I don’t claim to own any photograph and always try to give credit. If any picture needs to be taken down or credited to, I’d be happy to oblige. This blog was formerly known as haroldandmildred.

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Mildred Davis and an unidentified fellow, c. late 1910s.

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Mildred Davis, possibly c. late 1910s.

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Mildred Davis is undoubtedly a throw-back to some gay ancestor. Her recent ancestors were Quakers. Just a few years ago, as a matter of fact, Mildred was a demure pupil at the Philadelphia School of Friends. It is a far hail from Quaker Town to the rollicking comedies of Harold Lloyd with whom she has just signed another contract.

Photograph by Kenneth Alexander. Motion Picture Magazine, May 1922. Internet Archive.

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Happy birthday Mildred Hillary Davis | February 22, 1901 – August 18, 1969

“She has the dainty grace of shifting sunshine.” – “A Day in a Comedy Shop,” Pantomime Magazine, April 1922

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Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis.

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Mildred Davis, c. 1920s

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Mildred Davis and various friends, c. 1920s, photo by Gene Kornman

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Mildred Davis, c. 1920s

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Mildred Davis, c. 1920s, photo by Gene Kornman

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Mildred Davis

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Too Many Crooks (1927), starring Mildred Davis & Lloyd Hughes

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Harold & Mildred [x]

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Mildred Davis.

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Mildred Davis, c. late 1910s. Photographed by J.C. Milligan studios.

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Mildred Davis

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