![]() ![]() ![]() She died there in October 1947 of a stomach ailment and pneumonia at the age of 41.īorden was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 14, 1906. In 1945, she began working at the Sunshine Mission, a home for impoverished women located in the skidrow section of Los Angeles. Borden attempted a comeback in films, however, she was hindered by her alcoholism and health problems. She was later honorably discharged with distinction after sustaining a foot injury during service. During World War II, she joined the Women's Army Corps. By the late 1930s, she had declared bankruptcy and stopped acting. She made her last film, Chloe, Love Is Calling You, in 1934 and moved on to stage work for a time. By 1929, her career began to wane due to her rumored reputation for being temperamental and her difficulty transitioning to sound films. In 1927, she walked out on her contract with Fox after refusing to take a pay cut. Borden was known for her jet-black hair and stunning overall beauty.Īt the peak of her career in the mid-1920s, Borden was earning $1,500 a week. She was nicknamed "the Joy Girl", after playing the lead in the 1927 film of that same title. Olive Mary Borden (J– October 1, 1947) was an American film and stage actress who began her career during the silent film era. ![]()
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