Beverly Bayne 1893 – 1982

Biography

Motion picture and stage Actress. Born Pearl Von Name, she appeared in silent Hollywood romances such as: “White Roses” “The Old Wedding Dress,” “Romeo and Juliet”  and “One Wonderful Night.” In 1918 she secretly married Francis X. Bushman, but eventually the two were publicly divorced a few years later. As a result her career as a leading lady disintegrated. She retired from the film business and devoted herself to the theater, where she remained till the early 1950s. (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Spouse:  Francis X. Bushman (1883 – 1966)  Children:  Richard Stansbury Bayne (1926 – 1957)* *Calculated relationship