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Biography

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

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Drunk's wife (uncredited)

The Great Diamond Robbery

1954

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Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited)

Million Dollar Mermaid

1952

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The Widow Sutton

Lure of the Wilderness

1952

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WAC (uncredited)

Keep Your Powder Dry

1945

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Anita

Music for Millions

1944

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Ruff and Tuff

1944

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Miss Parker

Lady in the Dark

1944

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Mitzi

Ranch House Romeo

1939

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Ellen

Sudden Money

1939

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Southern Girl

Cafe Society

1939

Credits

The Great Diamond Robbery

as Drunk's wife (uncredited)

1954

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Million Dollar Mermaid

as Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited)

1952

6.4

Lure of the Wilderness

as The Widow Sutton

1952

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Keep Your Powder Dry

as WAC (uncredited)

1945

5.9

Music for Millions

as Anita

1944

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Ruff and Tuff

1944

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Lady in the Dark

as Miss Parker

1944

4.7

🎬

Ranch House Romeo

as Mitzi

1939

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Sudden Money

as Ellen

1939

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Cafe Society

as Southern Girl

1939

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St. Louis Blues

as Punkins

1939

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Campus Confessions

as Co-Ed (uncredited)

1938

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Sing, You Sinners

1938

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Hunted Men

as Young woman at party (uncredited)

1938

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Cocoanut Grove

as Dancer (uncredited)

1938

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