Acting

Pauline Garon

Pauline Garon (September 9, 1900 – August 30, 1965) was a Canadian-born actress who made her mark in American cinema during the silent film era and beyond. After moving to Hollywood in 1920, she quickly became associated with the legendary director D.W. Griffith. Garon's breakout role came in the 1921 film *The Power Within*, and she also served as a body double for Sylvia Breamer in *Doubling for Romeo* the same year.

Recognized as a significant talent, Garon was discovered by the renowned director Cecil B. DeMille, who cast her in *Adam's Rib* (1923). That same year, she was named one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars, a testament to her rising fame. Prior to this recognition, she had made a name for herself with performances alongside Owen Moore in *Reported Missing* (1922) and Richard Barthelmess in *Sonny* (1922), where her portrayal of Florence Crosby earned her critical acclaim.

Throughout the 1920s, Garon maintained a busy schedule, featuring in numerous films, including a notable co-starring role with Gloria Swanson in *The Love of Sunya*, which premiered at the Roxy Theatre in New York City in 1927. However, by the late 1920s, her career began to wane, and she transitioned into smaller roles, eventually making her last significant appearances in the early 1940s.

In her personal life, Garon was married three times, with her last union being to comedian Ross Forester. She passed away at the age of 63 in Patton State Hospital, California, due to a brain disorder.

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