11 Facts About Mona Maris

Mona Maris's mother was of Basque ancestry and her father was of Catalan ancestry.

Orphaned when she was four years old, Maris lived with her grandmother in France and was educated in a convent there, as well as in England and Germany.

Mona Maris' ambition to become an actress originated during World War I, when she was a student in Luders, France.

Mona Maris traveled to England under the indirect chaperonage of an Argentine family.

Mona Maris's stay was intended to last only six months, but was extended another two years.

The Argentine ambassador in Berlin received a letter which led to Mona Maris being introduced to the President of the United Film Association.

Mona Maris was given a screen test during which the camera was not loaded with film.

Mona Maris counseled with her grandmother, who reluctantly allowed her to accept.

Mona Maris appeared in seven English dialogue motion pictures for three studios.

Mona Maris began an affair with Clarence Brown in 1931, and he reportedly proposed to her.

Mona Maris died in her native Buenos Aires on March 23,1991, aged 87.