Nita Cavalier (May 15, 1906 – April 4, 1969) was an American silent film and stage actress.

In an uncredited role in With Love and Hisses (1927)

Early life

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Nita Cavalier was born on May 15, 1906, in Denver, Colorado.[1] She moved to Los Angeles, California with her family at the age of one.[1] She attended the Hollywood High School.[1]

Career

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Cavalier was a stage actress.[2] In 1928, she performed in Kongo at the Granada Theater in Ontario, California alongside Howard Sinclair.[3] In 1930, she performed in The Bachelor Father at the Garrick Theatre alongside George LaMar.[4]

She acted in silent films such as The Twin Triggers and The Stolen Ranch in 1926, followed by Tearin' Into Trouble and The Prince of Headwaiters in 1927.

She was also a polo player.[5]

Death

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She died on April 4, 1969, in San Diego, California.[citation needed]

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Garrick-Times Scribe Reverses Order and Interviews Herself: Nita Cavalier Tells Experience as Hollywood Actress". The Capital Times. February 16, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved April 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ University of Washington Digital Collections: Stage actress Nita Cavalier.
  3. ^ "Kongo". Chino Champion. October 9, 1928. p. 3. Retrieved April 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Schmitt, Ken (February 4, 1930). "Nita Cavalier and George LaMar Make Local Debut". The Capital Times. p. 14. Retrieved April 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Hobby Horses". The Evening News. February 26, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved April 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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