Barbara Worth


Barbara Worth was an American film actress and screenwriter.

Early years

Barbara Worth was born Verna Dooley in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of James H. Dooley, a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway commercial agent. She attended both Ohio State and a private school in Charleston, South Carolina.

Career

Worth's entry into films came via a project of Universal Pictures Corporation. In 1925, she was one of 14 young women "comparatively unknown to the screen" who were selected for the Universal Stock Company, which trained them via "small parts and bits."
Her film career included 12 features.

Personal life

In 1926, Worth married Tamar Lane, who was editor and publisher of Film Mercury.

Filmography

Actress

An Old Sweetheart of Mine Broken Hearts of Hollywood The Prairie King Fast and Furious On Your Toes The Fearless Rider Plunging Hoofs The Prince of Hearts The Bachelor's Club Fury of the Wild Below the Deadline Valley of Badmen Lightnin' Smith Returns Fighting Trooper Racing Luck Reckless Men of Action

Screenwriter

Dragnet The Counterfeiters