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Diana Serra Cary (born October 29, 1918), known as Baby Peggy, is an American former child actress, author and historian. She is considered to be the last living film star of the silent era.
Diana Serra Cary was one of the three major American child stars of the Hollywood silent movie era along with Jackie Coogan and Baby Marie. Between 1921 and 1923 she made over 150 shorts for Century Studios. In 1922 she received over 1.2 million fan letters and by 1924, she had been dubbed "The Million Dollar Baby" for her $1.5 million a year salary. Despite her childhood fame and wealth, she found herself poor and working as an extra by the 1930s. Having an interest in both writing and history since her youth, Cary found a second career as an author and silent film historian in her later years under the name Diana Serra Cary. She is the author of several books and has become an advocate for child actors' rights.
Cary was born on October 29, 1918, in San Diego, California, as Peggy-Jean Montgomery, the second daughter of Marian (née Baxter) and Jack Montgomery. While some sources incorrectly give her birth name as Margaret, Cary herself, in her autobiography, notes that she was indeed born as Peggy-Jean. She further explains that although the Roman Catholic nuns at her birth hospital recommended the name Margaret, her parents rejected the suggestion. Her older sister, called Louise or, occasionally, Jackie, was legally named Jack-Louise.
Peggy is most commonly a diminutive of the female given name Margaret. It is sometimes spelled Peggie.
Beyond this, Peggy may refer to:
An infant (from the Latin word infans, meaning "unable to speak" or "speechless") is the very young offspring of a human or animal. When applied to humans, the term is usually considered synonymous with baby or bairn (in Scottish English), but the latter is commonly applied to the young of any animal. When a human child learns to walk, the term toddler may be used instead.
The term infant is typically applied to young children between the ages of 1 month and 12 months; however, definitions may vary between birth and 1 year of age, or even between birth and 2 years of age. A newborn is an infant who is only hours, days, or up to a few weeks old. In medical contexts, newborn or neonate (from Latin, neonatus, newborn) refers to an infant in the first 28 days after birth; the term applies to premature infants, postmature infants, and full term infants. Before birth, the term fetus is used. In the UK, infant is a term that can be applied to school children aged between four and seven. As a legal terminology, "infancy" continues from birth until age 18.
Baby Peggy and Brownie in Playmates (1921) clip A STAR FOR BABY PEGGY
Baby Peggy Interview for Upcoming Documentary
Baby Peggy in Peg O the Mounted (1924) clip A STAR FOR BABY PEGGY
Helen's Babies (1924, Clara Bow, Baby Peggy)
Movie Legends - Baby Peggy
BABY PEGGY MONTGOMERY. Captain January. 1924 Silent Family Film
BABY PEGGY MONTGOMERY. The Family Secret. 1924 Silent Comedy Film
Baby Peggy Deserves A Hollywood Star
Baby Peggy
Playful baby Peggy
A Star for Baby Peggy presents Baby Peggy and Brownie in a clip from "Playmates" (1921). Only 3 years old this is the earliest known clip of Diana Serra Cary during her film career. Help us get Baby Peggy a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame! http://astarforbabypeggy.com and https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Star-for-Baby-Peggy/145235608928511 (our ONLY facebook page, others are fake)
Courtesy of Sophie Productions: http://richardglazier.com/ Diana Serra Cary recounts the famous children she schooled with and how she realized she wasn't the only famous child who had trouble at home.
A Star for Baby Peggy presents Baby Peggy in a clip from Peg O the Mounted (1924) courtesy Milestone. 6 years old Baby Peggy was at the height of her fame. Help us get Baby Peggy a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame! http://astarforbabypeggy.com and https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Star-for-Baby-Peggy/145235608928511 (our ONLY facebook page, others are fake)
1924 film where Clara Bow and Baby Peggy's paths cross. Music removed to be public domain. No copyright claimed or infringement intended. Help us get Baby Peggy a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! http://astarforbabypeggy.com and https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Star-for-Baby-Peggy/145235608928511 (our ONLY facebook page, others are fake)
Diana Serra Cary, known as Baby Peggy, is an American former child actress, author and historian. She is considered to be the last living film star of the silent era.
This charming film stars Hobart Bosworth as an aging lighthouse keeper who adopts an orphan girl that's cast ashore from a shipwreck. Remade with Shirley Temple in 1936. This film fell into the public domain in 1952 from lack of copyright renewal. NOTE: Due to constant copyright issues and people making false claims on public domain music I removed the soundtrack. Play your favorite classical piece as you watch and enjoy.
This cute family film stars Baby Peggy as the young daughter of a couple torn apart by an interfering, rich family. Very cute and quite well done. NOTE: This piece has no soundtrack so throw on your favorite classical piece as you watch and enjoy. This film fell into the public domain in 1952 from lack of copyright renewal.
I found out about the campaign and I thought I should support it. I'm not affiliated with it, I'm just an admirer. http://astarforbabypeggy.com/ Check out their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AStarforBabyPeggy And like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Star-for-Baby-Peggy/145235608928511
Diana Serra Cary (born October 26, 1918), known as Baby Peggy, was one of the three major American child stars of the Hollywood silent movie era. This interview, by David Redfern, has some surprising revelations. Between 1921 and 1923 she made over 150 shorts for Century Studios. In 1922 she received over 1.2 million fan letters and by 1924, she had been dubbed "The Million Dollar Baby" for her $1.5 million a year salary. Despite her childhood fame and wealth, she found herself poor and working as an extra by the 1930s.
This charming film stars Hobart Bosworth as an aging lighthouse keeper who adopts an orphan girl that's cast ashore from a shipwreck. Remade with Shirley Temple in 1936. This film fell into the public domain in 1952 from lack of copyright renewal. NOTE: Due to constant copyright issues and people making false claims on public domain music I removed the soundtrack. Play your favorite classical piece as you watch and enjoy.
Diana Serra Cary - Baby Peggy - Interview 2006 Diana Serra Cary - Baby Peggy talks about her life and career in this interview filmed in Italy in 2006 Please . Diana Serra Cary - Baby Peggy Interview Courtesy of Sophie Productions: Diana Serra Cary recounts many events from her childhood. Diana Serra Cary, known as Baby Peggy, is an American former child actress, author and historian. She is considered to be the last living film star of the silent . Diana hopes to start her own foundation. This video includes contacts on the Gish committee that should be told just how special this lady is!
Roddy McDowall narrates this retrospective look at child stars in Hollywood from the 1920's to the 1980's.
1924 film where Clara Bow and Baby Peggy's paths cross. Music removed to be public domain. No copyright claimed or infringement intended. Help us get Baby Peggy a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! http://astarforbabypeggy.com and https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Star-for-Baby-Peggy/145235608928511 (our ONLY facebook page, others are fake)
This film features Baby Peggy (Diana Serra Cary) in a small role but a usual she steals the show. This film is about an immigrant (Alexander Carr) who builds a fortune and the people in his life. NOTE: Due to constant copyright issues and people making false claims on public domain music. This film fell into the public domain in 1954 from lack of copyright renewal. I removed the soundtrack. Play your favorite classical piece as you watch and enjoy.
This cute family film stars Baby Peggy as the young daughter of a couple torn apart by an interfering, rich family. Very cute and quite well done. NOTE: This piece has no soundtrack so throw on your favorite classical piece as you watch and enjoy. This film fell into the public domain in 1952 from lack of copyright renewal.
Título original: Saturday Afternoon Director: Harry Edwards Guión: Arthur Ripley, Frank Capra, Al Giebler (Historia: Arthur Ripley, Frank Capra) Fotografía: William Williams Reparto: Harry Langdon, Alice Ward, Vernon Dent, Ruth Hiatt, Peggy Montgomery, Leo Willis, Roger Moore, Anna Dodge
Diana Serra Cary (born October 26, 1918), known as Baby Peggy, was one of the three major American child stars of the Hollywood silent movie era. This interview, by David Redfern, has some surprising revelations. Between 1921 and 1923 she made over 150 shorts for Century Studios. In 1922 she received over 1.2 million fan letters and by 1924, she had been dubbed "The Million Dollar Baby" for her $1.5 million a year salary. Despite her childhood fame and wealth, she found herself poor and working as an extra by the 1930s.
Diana Serra Cary - Baby Peggy Interview Courtesy of Sophie Productions: http://richardglazier.com/ Diana Serra Cary recounts many events from her childhood. Please note that FILM DIALOGUE does not hold the copyright for this video. It is on display for EDUCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC FILM RESEARCH PURPOSE ONLY. FILM DIALOGUE is a forum for research and education in film history.
Diana Serra Cary - Baby Peggy - Interview 2006 Diana Serra Cary - Baby Peggy talks about her life and career in this interview filmed in Italy in 2006 Please . Diana Serra Cary - Baby Peggy Interview Courtesy of Sophie Productions: Diana Serra Cary recounts many events from her childhood. Diana Serra Cary, known as Baby Peggy, is an American former child actress, author and historian. She is considered to be the last living film star of the silent . Diana hopes to start her own foundation. This video includes contacts on the Gish committee that should be told just how special this lady is!
Diana Serra Cary on working in silent films. Part of the Academy's Summer of Silents event series in 2011.
"Archival footage and interviews trace the rise and fall of one of the screen's first child stars." Aired 25 October, 2015.
The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is producing a 35mm silent film to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Niles Essanay Film Company's arrival in Niles, CA. Interviews with: Diana Serra Cary (Baby Peggy) David Kiehn Sprague Anderson Rena Azevedo-Kiehn Anna Newman Photographed and Directed by Don Starnes
Diana Serra Cary, known as Baby Peggy, is an American former child actress, author and historian. She is considered to be the last living film star of the silent era.
I found out about the campaign and I thought I should support it. I'm not affiliated with it, I'm just an admirer. http://astarforbabypeggy.com/ Check out their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AStarforBabyPeggy And like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Star-for-Baby-Peggy/145235608928511
Darling when we met
You were a pretty little thing
But your body started changing
When I gave you that ring
You’re supersizing, no exercising
Goodbye working out
A double meat with cheese, another helping please
Baby that’s what you’re all about
I pick you up in my pickup truck
But you had to ride in the back
I stopped off at the Sonic Burger
You ate everything in my sack
Darling please, won’t you please think of me
I’d love to have my baby back (baby back)
My baby back (baby back)
My baby back (baby back)
Six months have passed and you’ve gained 50 pounds
And I confess you got a real big rack
But the bad part is when I give you a hug
You got a two more on your back
You’re supersizing, no exercising
Goodbye working out
A double meat with cheese, another helping please
Baby that’s what you’re all about
I played football with the boys last night
And you were all time quarterback
But none of us could ever tackle you
Cause you’re built like a lumberjack
Darling please, won’t you please think of me
I’d love to have my baby back (baby back)
Put down the ribs (baby back)
My baby back (baby back)
And baby come back to me yeah