From Wikipedia
Majel Coleman (February 22, 1903 - July 27, 1980) was a
movie actress and model from Mason, Ohio. Most of her 11 film credits are
silent movie features.
Majel, who was a beauty contest winner in her hometown, went
to Hollywood in 1921 after high school. Coleman wanted to work for Cecil B.
Demille in particular. When she could not find a way to get his attention, she
lost interest in working for other movie studios. Then a chance happening
changed Coleman's future.
Demille noticed Coleman when a small stray dog followed her
home and became intimidated by her police dog. The little dog jumped off her
porch and broke its leg on the cement below. It continued on across the street
with Coleman pursuing. A car driven by the film producer almost ran over the
red haired beauty. Together Demille and Coleman took the puppy to the hospital.
Demille then signed Coleman to a movie contract in March
1925. He made tests and arranged for her to act in small parts in his n...
