Judy King
Actor
About Judy King
Judy King was a silent era actress whose known filmography consists of a single appearance in Harold Lloyd's classic comedy 'Girl Shy' in 1924. Like many actors of the silent film period, her career appears to have been extremely brief, limited to just that one year. She was part of the supporting cast in this Harold Lloyd production, which was one of the comedian's most successful features of the mid-1920s. Unfortunately, like many minor players from early Hollywood, detailed records of her life and career have been lost to time, making her one of the countless forgotten contributors to cinema's golden age. Her brief appearance in 'Girl Shy' represents her entire known contribution to film history.
The Craft
Milestones
- Appeared in Harold Lloyd's 'Girl Shy' (1924)
Best Known For
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Why They Matter
Impact on Culture
Judy King represents the countless anonymous contributors to early Hollywood cinema who helped create the films we now consider classics, despite their names being largely lost to history. Her appearance in 'Girl Shy' places her within the context of Harold Lloyd's remarkable body of work during the peak of silent comedy. While her individual impact may have been minimal, she was part of the collaborative effort that produced one of the era's most successful comedies.
Lasting Legacy
Judy King's legacy is primarily as an example of the transient nature of early Hollywood fame, where many actors appeared briefly in films before disappearing from public records. Her name survives only through film credits and cinema databases, representing the thousands of supporting players who were essential to film production but whose personal stories remain untold.
Who They Inspired
As a minor supporting actress with only one known film credit, Judy King had no documented influence on other actors or directors, which was typical for many brief-career performers in the silent era.
Off Screen
Very little is known about Judy King's personal life, as was common for minor supporting actors in the silent era who did not achieve lasting fame.
Did You Know?
- Her entire known film career consisted of a single year - 1924
- She appeared in a Harold Lloyd film, one of the major comedy stars of the silent era
- 'Girl Shy' was one of Harold Lloyd's most successful features, grossing over $1 million
- Like many silent era actors, her personal details have been lost to history
- She represents the estimated thousands of anonymous supporting players who populated early Hollywood films
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Judy King?
Judy King was a silent era actress who appeared in only one known film, Harold Lloyd's 'Girl Shy' in 1924. She was a supporting player whose career appears to have lasted just that single year.
What films is Judy King best known for?
Judy King is known only for her appearance in 'Girl Shy' (1924), a Harold Lloyd comedy film that was one of the comedian's most successful features of the mid-1920s.
When was Judy King born and when did she die?
Unfortunately, Judy King's birth and death dates are not known, as was common for many minor actors from the silent era whose personal records have been lost to history.
What awards did Judy King win?
Judy King did not receive any known awards or nominations, which was typical for supporting actors with very brief careers in the silent film era.
What was Judy King's acting style?
There is no documented information about Judy King's specific acting style, as she appeared in only one film and detailed reviews of her performance have not survived.
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Films
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