Edna Murphy (November 17, 1899 – August 3, 1974) was an American actress of the silent era.[1] She appeared in 80 films between 1918 and 1933. Murphy was voted "Most Photographed Movie Star of 1925" by ScreenLand Magazine.
Edna Murphy
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Murphy, c. 1920
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Born | (1899-11-17)November 17, 1899
New York City, U.S.
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Died | August 3, 1974(1974-08-03) (aged 74)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1918-1933 |
Spouse | Mervyn LeRoy (1927-1932, divorced) |
For part of her career, Murphy was the leading woman in films with Monte Blue.[2]
Murphy married director Mervyn LeRoy on December 18, 1927. She divorced him on June 30, 1932, on the grounds of desertion.[3]