Dorothy Cumming

Dorothy Cumming

Deceased · Born: Apr 12, 1894 · Died: Dec 10, 1983

1928
1927
1926
1925
1922

Personal Details

BornApr 12, 1894 Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
  • Allan McNab

    ( Aug 2, 1932 to Dec 3, 2025 )
  • Frank Elliott Dakin

    ( Apr 4, 1922 to Dec 9, 1927 )

Biography

Dorothy Cumming, a renowned actress, entered this world on April 12, 1894, in the picturesque town of Boorowa, situated in the Australian state of New South Wales. Her remarkable career spanned numerous iconic film roles, including the 1928 cinematic masterpiece, The Wind, the 1916 silent film, Snow White, and the 1920 drama, The Woman and the Puppet.

Throughout her life, Dorothy was twice blessed with the love and companionship of two husbands, Allan McNab and Frank Elliott Dakin. Her personal and professional journey was marked by a deep commitment to her craft and a passion for storytelling.

The curtain finally closed on Dorothy Cumming's remarkable life on December 10, 1983, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, located in the state of New York, USA. Her legacy continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day.

Career

1929
Applause
Applause as Mother Superior
The Divine Lady
The Divine Lady as Queen Maria Carolina
1928
Our Dancing Daughters
Our Dancing Daughters as Diana's Mother
The Wind
The Wind as Cora
1927
The King of Kings
The King of Kings as Mary, the Mother
1922
Manslaughter
Manslaughter as Eleanor Bellington
The Man from Home
The Man from Home as Princess Sabina