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Juanita Hansen (born Juanita Cecilia Hanson; March 3, 1895 – September 26, 1961) was an American actress who performed in silent films. She became one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties and appeared in a variety of serials through the late 1910s. She was well known for her troubled personal life and struggle with addiction to cocaine and morphine.
Juanita Hansen. Actress: Broadway Love. Juanita Hansen's career goes back to at least 1915, and she worked for D.W. Griffith before becoming one of Mack Sennett's "Bathing Beauties." Sennett was so struck by her beauty that he often featured her over the other girls, which caused some friction among them.
- January 1, 1
- Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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- West Hollywood, California, USA
March 3, 1895 · Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Died. September 26, 1961 · West Hollywood, California, USA (heart ailment) Nickname. The Queen of Thrills. Mini Bio. Juanita Hansen's career goes back to at least 1915, and she worked for D.W. Griffith before becoming one of Mack Sennett 's "Bathing Beauties."
- March 3, 1895
- September 26, 1961
Mar 3, 2023 · Iowa History Daily: On March 3, 1895, silent film star Juanita Hansen was born in Thor, Iowa. A "Sennett Bathing Beauty,” Hansen’s career took her from small town Iowa to the silver screen. Her acting career began when she was only sixteen years old, first appearing in a minor role for “The Patchwork Girl of Oz.”.
Oct 7, 2021 · Thu., Oct. 7, 2021. By Jim Kershner The Spokesman-Review. (Spokane Daily Chronicle archives ) Patrons at Whitehead’s Dancing Palace in Spokane experienced a touch of Hollywood glamour when a crew...
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Hard-luck girl Juanita Hansen starred opposite both William S. Hart and Tom Mix, and was at one time or another a contract actress for both Mack Sennett and D.W. Griffith. Yet, it was as a contender to the throne of serial queen Pearl White that she earned her small measure of fame.
