
Mary Parker
Aug 28, 1918 - Mar 02, 1998 (79 years old) in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Mary Parker (born Mary Frances Roberson) was an American stage, television and screen actress/performer. Parker appeared in 17 films from 1938 to 1954 but was also known for her dance work with partner Billy Daniel. Parker (also known as "Punkins" Parker), was a protégé of Mitchell Leisen. Leisen recruited her for various projects both on and off the screen starting in 1938. She was discovered while performing at the Casa Mañana Theatre in her native Fort Worth, Texas during the Texas Centennial celebrations and given a contract with Paramount Pictures. She performed in several large budget films, and was chosen by Paramount and Max Factor Jr. as "The Real Miss America", yet her fame was short lived
Known For

Million Dollar Mermaid
Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited)

Music for Millions
Anita

Lady in the Dark
Miss Parker

The Great Diamond Robbery
Drunk's wife (uncredited)

Hunted Men
Young woman at party (uncredited)

Lure of the Wilderness
The Widow Sutton

St. Louis Blues
Punkins

Cafe Society
Southern Girl

Cocoanut Grove
Dancer (uncredited)
Credits
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Drunk's wife (uncredited)★ NR
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Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited)★ 6.4
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The Widow Sutton★ 6
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Keep Your Powder Dry 1945WAC (uncredited)★ 5.9
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Music for Millions 1944Anita★ 6
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Ruff and Tuff 1944★ NR
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Lady in the Dark 1944Miss Parker★ 4.7
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Ranch House Romeo 1939Mitzi★ NR
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Sudden Money 1939Ellen★ 5
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Cafe Society 1939Southern Girl★ 6
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St. Louis Blues 1939Punkins★ NR
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Campus Confessions 1938Co-Ed (uncredited)★ 4.2
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Sing, You Sinners 1938★ 6.7
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Hunted Men 1938Young woman at party (uncredited)★ 6
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Cocoanut Grove 1938Dancer (uncredited)★ NR