Mary Parker
Actor
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 was short lived
Filmography
Lure of the Wilderness
as The Widow Sutton 1952
Lady in the Dark
as Miss Parker 1944
Keep Your Powder Dry
as WAC (uncredited) 1945
Sing, You Sinners
1938
Music for Millions
as Anita 1944
Campus Confessions
as Co-Ed (uncredited) 1938
St. Louis Blues
as Punkins 1939
Sudden Money
as Ellen 1939
Cafe Society
as Southern Girl 1939
Hunted Men
as Young woman at party (uncredited) 1938
Ruff and Tuff
1944
Ranch House Romeo
as Mitzi 1939
Cocoanut Grove
as Dancer (uncredited) 1938