Born in Fort Worth, Texas, in the year 1907, Adrienne Ames burst onto the Hollywood scene in the late 1920s, leaving an indelible mark on the industry despite her relatively short-lived career, spanning approximately a decade. Throughout this period, she became synonymous with high-profile marriages and divorces, earning a reputation as a fashion icon and glamour queen, which far eclipsed her standing as an actress.
In 1933, she married Bruce Cabot, having previously left her second husband, a wealthy New York City stockbroker, and the marriage only lasted for four years. During her divorce proceedings, she testified that the primary reason for her departure was her husband's violent and uncontrollable drunken behavior. Two years later, in 1938, she and Cabot appeared before the United States Tax Appeals Board to justify her claim of over $9,000 in wardrobe and jewelry expenses on her 1934 tax form, citing "professional reasons" as the justification.
As her career progressed, she continued to make a name for herself, appearing in approximately 30 films, mostly "B" pictures, between 1929 and 1940. Her most notable film credit would likely be You're Telling Me! (1934),co-starring the legendary W.C. Fields. Following the conclusion of her film career, she transitioned to a career in radio commentary.
Adrienne Ames ultimately passed away in New York City in the year 1947, following a prolonged illness.
