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Mary Parker
- Name: Mary Parker
- Birthday: 1918-08-28
- Also known as: "Punkins" Parker
- Place of birth: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Popularity: 0.001
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... Read More
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Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| The Great Diamond Robbery as Drunk's wife (uncredited) | 1954-01-29 |
| Million Dollar Mermaid as Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited) | 1952-12-04 |
| Lure of the Wilderness as The Widow Sutton | 1952-07-16 |
| Keep Your Powder Dry as WAC (uncredited) | 1945-04-01 |
| Music for Millions as Anita | 1944-12-18 |
| Ruff and Tuff | 1944-05-15 |
| Lady in the Dark as Miss Parker | 1944-02-10 |
| Ranch House Romeo as Mitzi | 1939-04-07 |
| Sudden Money as Ellen | 1939-03-31 |
| Cafe Society as Southern Girl | 1939-03-03 |
| St. Louis Blues as Punkins | 1939-02-03 |
| Campus Confessions as Co-Ed (uncredited) | 1938-09-23 |
| Sing, You Sinners | 1938-09-02 |
| Hunted Men as Young woman at party (uncredited) | 1938-05-27 |
| Cocoanut Grove as Dancer (uncredited) | 1938-05-20 |
