Mildred Hillary Davis (February 22, 1901 – August 18, 1969) was an American actress who appeared in many of Harold Lloyd's classic silent comedies and eventually became his wife.

Early life and career Davis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and educated at the "Friends School" there. After several years spent studying, she traveled to Los Angeles in the hopes of securing a role in a film. After appearing in several small roles, she caught the attention of Hal Roach, who pointed her out to comedian Harold Lloyd. Lloyd was looking for a leading lady to replace Bebe Daniels, and cast Davis in his comedy short From Hand to Mouth in 1919. It would be the first of fifteen films they would star in together.

On February 10, 1923, she married Harold Lloyd. After their marriage, Lloyd announced that Davis would not appear in any more motion pictures. After much persuasion on Davis' part, she received Lloyd's consent for her return to the screen in Too Many Crooks which Lloyd produced through his production company.

Personal life and death She and Harold Lloyd had three children including Gloria Lloyd and Harold Lloyd Jr. Davis was very active in Beverly Hills and as hostess at the Lloyds' estate, Greenacres, where she particularly enjoyed rose gardening. Her brother was actor Jack Davis of Our Gang, later a prominent Beverly Hills physician.

The couple remained very close for their entire life together. She found comfort in her strong friendships with actresses Marion Davies and Colleen Moore. She also developed a long-lasting friendship with Lloyd's assistant, Roy Brooks, who lived with them at Greenacres for over forty years.

Davis died from a coronary following a series of strokes in Santa Monica, California, in 1969.

Mildred Davis Actress - Date of Birth 22 February 1901, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Date of Death 18 August 1969, Santa Monica, California, USA (coronary)

Birth Name Mildred Hillary Davis

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Mini Bio (1) Mildred Davis was born on February 22, 1901 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Mildred Hillary Davis. She was an actress, known for Safety Last! (1923), An Eastern Westerner (1920) and Get Out and Get Under (1920). She was married to Harold Lloyd. She died on August 18, 1969 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Spouse (1) Harold Lloyd (10 February 1923 - 18 August 1969) (her death) (3 children) Harold Lloyd Jr., Gloria Lloyd Roberts, and Peggy Lloyd

Trivia (13) 1. Sister of actor Jack Davis. 2. Grandmother of Suzanne Lloyd Hayes. 3. In her later life, she suffered from depression and serious (though short-lived) drinking spells. 4. Mother of Harold Lloyd Jr., Gloria Lloyd Roberts, and Peggy Lloyd. 5. Best friends with actresses Marion Davies, Mary Pickford and Colleen Moore , they would all get together and sew. 6. Daughter-in-law of J. Darcie 'Foxy' Lloyd and Elisabeth Fraser Lloyd. 7. Sister-in-law of Gaylord Lloyd. 8. Never learned to drive. 9. Hobbies were needlepoint and collecting Dresden china. 10. Retired from acting in films (regularly) in 1923. Though her style of acting and look were waning in popularity at the time, husband Harold Lloyd also discouraged her from continuing an acting career. 11. Throughout her married life, close friend (and Harold's secretary) Roy Brooks lived with the Lloyds at Greenacres and kept Mildred company when Harold was not at home. 12. Was among the elite list of Hollywood starlets for the role of the young Swedish soprano Christine Daaé in the film adaption of Gaston Leroux's novella "Le Fantôme de l'Opéra" (The Phantom of the Opera) in 1924, that Carl Laemmle wanted. 13. Mildred and her husband Harold Lloyd are mentioned twice in the Drake Bell song "End it Good" off of his 2006 album "It's Only Time".