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Baby Peggy lent her name and image to sweaters, jewelry, handbags and dolls. In 1923, her father secured her a $1.5 million-a-year contract with independent producer Sol Lesser.
Oct 21, 2015 · It's a fair comparison to say Baby Peggy was the Shirley Temple of the 1920s. Both actresses starred in Captain January, the film adaption of the well-known children's book: Baby Peggy's version was a smash hit in 1924. Temple's version, a popular remake, appeared in 1936. Like Temple, Baby Peggy's fame reached dizzying heights.
Jul 14, 2020 · Baby Peggy’s Cause of Death: Baby Peggy passed away on February 24, 2020, at the age of 101. At the time, she was at Gustine, California, and no particular cause of death has been made public. Despite a prolific career at a young age, Peggy’s parents squandered away most of her wealth, and a family member took the rest, leaving them destitute.
Feb 25, 2020 · Please check your Internet connection and try again. Diana Serra Cary, the silent movie star who was known by the nickname Baby Peggy, has died at the age of 101. She died at her home in Gustine ...
Aug 26, 2016 · Long before Shirley Temple's curls bounced their way into America's heart, Baby Peggy lit up marquees here and abroad. Discovered in 1920 at 19 months of age, she was put under contract at $75 a week and swiftly rose to global fame. Starring in dozens of "Baby Peggy Comedies" and five feature films she earned $2 million by the time she was five.
- Diana Serra Cary
Feb 1, 2019 · A picture of the child actress later used for the cover of the documentary of her life, “Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room.” Courtesy photo Born in San Diego, Cary once happily called ...
Jan 4, 2018 · January 4, 2018 10:00am. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images. Diana Serra Cary — born on Oct. 29, 1918, and best known by her stage name Baby Peggy — was one of the most well-to-do child stars of ...
