Carmencita Johnson's illustrious career in the film industry began at a tender age, with her first appearance in the "Our Gang" shorts when she was just a few months old. As a child, she went on to feature in some of the most renowned silent films of the era, including The Way of All Flesh (1927),The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926),and The Wind (1928).
In the subsequent decades, Carmencita continued to make her mark in the entertainment world, transitioning into modeling, acting, and occasional stand-in work for the renowned Lana Turner. She also had the opportunity to swim alongside the talented Esther Williams in her aquatic movies.
One of Carmencita's most memorable scenes was arguably in the final film she worked on, A Place in the Sun (1951). Not only was she a close friend of Elizabeth Taylor, but she also doubled for Shelley Winters in a pivotal scene, where the character of Alice Tripp meets her untimely demise at the hands of Montgomery Clift's character.
Carmencita's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to Jack Robertson, whom she wed in 1949. The couple went on to have four sons - Nicolas, Drew, Winslow, and Cullen - as well as a daughter, Sydney. In 1961, the family relocated to Ojai, California, where Carmencita became a stalwart supporter of the arts, playing a key role in establishing the Ojai Studio Artists Tour and the Ojai Art Center.
Throughout her life, Carmencita was recognized for her many accomplishments, including being selected as Ojai Valley Woman of the Year in 1985. She also served as the longtime publicist for the renowned artist George Stuart.
Unfortunately, Carmencita's life was cut short in a tragic car accident on September 26, 2000. She was just 78 years old at the time of her passing, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence those who knew her.
