Dorothy Mackaill, pictured right in 1930, was a
Gaylord resident in the late 1920's and leading film actress from the 1920's to 1930's. Originally from England, she eventually joined the Ziegfeld Follies in New York where she was found by Hollywood. She met long time friend, Marion Davies, pictured center, while they both were with the Ziegfeld Follies. While living at the
Gaylord, she was married to film director, Lothar Mendes, from 1926-1928. Dorothy was lead actor and had top billing in 1932's 'Love Affair,' oppposite Humphrey Bogart, along with more than 60 other titles to her credit. My favorite title of Dorothy's was 'Safe in Hell,' from 1931.
Marion Davies, celebrity, film actress and most notably known as paramour of William Randolph Hearst. We have all heard the rumors of her escapades with Mr. Hearst, here in the
Gaylord and also in what is now the HMS Bounty.
Eileen Percy, pictured left, was originally from Ireland and appeared in nearly 70 silent films. She did not transition well into the 'talkies' and her film career ended by 1933.
The
Gaylord was abuzz with all sorts of film folk in its' storied history. This photo looks like it may have been shot down at one of the Santa Monica beach clubs, from the time, along Pacific Coast Highway.
