1. Mary Carlisle starred in more than 60 Hollywood films, moving beyond bit parts after coming to attention, alongside the likes of Gloria Stuart and Ginger Rogers, as one of 15 girls selected by the Western Association of Motion pictures as their WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1932.
Mary Carlisle was praised for her angelic looks, and Laemmle offered her a screen test.
Mary Carlisle, who had lied about her dancing ability, took a one-day basic tap-dancing lesson, won a part along with future star Ann Dvorak, and appeared briefly in one film.
Mary Carlisle signed a one-year contract with MGM in 1930, and was used as a back-up dancer.
At the start of her movie career, Mary Carlisle had small parts in movies such as Madam Satan and Passion Flower.
Mary Carlisle had a role in Grand Hotel, as a bride named Mrs Hoffman.
Mary Carlisle gained recognition when, in 1932, she was selected as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars.
Mary Carlisle's major acting break came when Paramount Pictures "loaned" her out to star in the musical comedy College Humor alongside Bing Crosby.
Mary Carlisle made two more movies with Crosby, Double or Nothing in 1937, and Doctor Rhythm.
Mary Carlisle continued working for different studios, mainly in B-movies as a leading lady.
Mary Carlisle acted in more than 60 movies in a career that spanned about a dozen years, and retired after co-starring as the doctor's wife in Dead Men Walk.
In 1942, Mary Carlisle married British-born actor James Edward Blakeley, who later became an executive producer at 20th Century Fox.
In later life, Mary Carlisle was the manager of the Elizabeth Arden Salon in Beverly Hills, California.
Mary Carlisle was believed to be 104, but never personally confirmed her age or birth date during her life.
Mary Carlisle is buried in Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California.
Mary Carlisle's mother's twin sister, Leotta Whytock, was a film editor.
On February 8,1960, Mary Carlisle received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 6679 Hollywood Boulevard.