Baby Peggy, RIP -- February 24, 2020

Motion Picture Magazine, November, 1924

Child star Baby Peggy Montgomery died today at the age of 101. Her name was most recently Diana Serra Cary.  She may have been our only remaining silent movie star.  Her parents cleverly blew all the money that she had earned in movies.

She went on to live a productive life, writing for radio shows and later writing books.  I read her book The Hollywood Posse many years ago and did not realize the author's earlier identity.

We were lucky to have her for such a long time.

Baby Peggy 100 -- October 26, 2018

Motion Picture Magazine, November, 1924

Child star Baby Peggy Montgomery was born 100 years ago today, on 26-October-1918.  She is still with us today and is called Diana Serra Cary.  She may be our only remaining silent movie star.  Her father cleverly blew all the money that she had earned in movies.

She went on to live a productive life, writing for radio shows and later writing books.  I read her book The Hollywood Posse many years ago and did not realize the author's earlier identity.

Happy birthday, Diana Serra Cary.  I hope you have many more.