Mary Duncan

Biography

Mary Duncan was a prolific American actress born in Virginia on August 13, 1895, who began her career as a child actress on Broadway from 1910. She gained notoriety for playing the role of "Poppy" in The Shanghai Gesture, which was later adapted into a film in 1941. Her notable film appearances include Rita Vernon in Morning Glory (1933) and Kate in City Girl (1930), opposite director F.W. Murnau.