Mary Kornman

Mary Kornman

Deceased · Born: Dec 27, 1915 · Died: Jun 1, 1973

Personal Details

BornDec 27, 1915 Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA
Spouse
  • Ralph McCutcheon

    ( Aug 14, 1940 to Jun 1, 1973 )
  • Leo Tover

    ( Mar 15, 1934 to Oct 7, 1938 )
Parents
  • Eugene Kornman
  • Verna Henerette Kornman
Relatives
  • Mildred Kornman (Sibling)

Biography

Mary Kornman, a vibrant and blonde actress, embarked on her acting journey at the tender age of five. Her early start in the entertainment industry was marked by her endearing and spirited performances in the 1920s' "Our Gang" short films. She was particularly notable for her recurring on-screen pairing with Mickey Daniels, with whom she shared a special chemistry.

After leaving the "Rascals" series, Kornman and Daniels reunited to star in a new series of comedy shorts, titled "The Boy Friends," which was produced by Hal Roach in 1932. This collaboration marked a significant milestone in Kornman's career, as she made a memorable cameo appearance alongside Daniels in the Little Rascals short film "Fish Hooky" (1933),playing the role of the gang's teacher.

The "Boy Friends" series lasted for three years, after which Kornman ventured out on her own, but struggled to achieve significant success beyond "B" pictures. Eventually, she left the entertainment industry in 1940 and passed away in 1973, bringing an end to her remarkable yet tumultuous career.

Career

1940
On the Spot
On the Spot as Ruth Hunter
1939
Zenobia
Zenobia as Townswoman
1938
I Am a Criminal
I Am a Criminal as Alice Martin
1937
Youth on Parole
Youth on Parole as Mae Blair
Swing It Professor
Swing It Professor as Joan Dennis
1935
Smokey Smith
Smokey Smith as Bess Bart
Roaring Roads
Roaring Roads as Mary McDowell
1934
The Quitter
The Quitter as Annabelle Hibbs
Strictly Dynamite
Strictly Dynamite as Party Girl (uncredited)
1933
College Humor
College Humor as Amber Davis
Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio as Belinha's Friend (uncredited)
1932
Exposure
Exposure as Eileen Foster - Socialite
1931
Are These Our Children
Are These Our Children as Agnes "Dumbbell"