Frances Irene Reels, also known as Irene Reels (1892–1926), was an American screenwriter and stage actress active during Hollywood's silent era. She was married to director John M. Stahl.
Frances Irene Reels | |
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| Born | Frances Irene Reel September 29, 1892 Smithville, Mississippi, USA |
| Died | November 10, 1926 (aged 34) Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, actress |
| Spouse | John M. Stahl |
Biography edit
Frances was born in Smithville, Mississippi, to Emmett Reel and Marie Underhill. She began acting and singing at a young age, and appeared in traveling productions as a teenager.[1][2]
She married John M. Stahl in 1918, and the two collaborated on a number of films, with Stahl directing and Reels writing the stories.[3][4]
She died unexpectedly on November 10, 1926, after undergoing surgery. She was 34.[5]
Selected filmography edit
- Husbands and Lovers (1924)
- The Dangerous Age (1923)
- The Song of Life (1922)
- The Woman in His House (1920)
- Her Code of Honor (1919)
References edit
- ^ "21 Oct 1909, Page 7 - The Huntington Herald at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "27 Nov 1909, Page 19 - The Winnipeg Tribune at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "11 Oct 1920, Page 5 - The Washington Post at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "19 Feb 1921, Page 19 - Argus-Leader at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "11 Nov 1926, 14 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-19.