Irene Dalton

Irene Dalton (September 1, 1901 – August 15, 1934) was an American silent film actress. A Chicago native, Irene died at the age of 32.

Lloyd Hamilton, Irene Dalton, and child actor Robert DeVilbiss in Rolling Stones (1922)
Irene Dalton
BornSeptember 1, 1901
DiedAugust 15, 1934 (aged 32)

Biography

Dalton came to prominence in motion pictures through her appearances in Christie comedies produced by Charles Christie.

Dalton was charged with violation of the Mann Act in 1924. A wealthy and retired Toledo, Ohio businessman, Raymond Owens, was indicted with her. He was the son of Michael Joseph Owens, the millionaire inventor of the Owens Bottle Machine.

She was married to comedian Lloyd Hamilton before she divorced him in 1929.

Dalton died suddenly in 1934. She was buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

Partial filmography

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References

  • Lima, Ohio, Pair Held Under Mann Act, October 21, 1924, Page 3.
  • Los Angeles Times, Irene Dalton Is Freed, April 12, 1929, Page 24.
  • Los Angeles Times, Irene Dalton's Funeral Today, August 18, 1934, Page 1.



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