Confirmed Years: 1915-16
Biography:
Born Mary Brooks in Sisson, California, Anna Little transitioned from a touring stock company to the movie business in 1911. Coming from Universal Anna joined American in 1915.
At American, Anna starred in a wide range of films that included comedies, romances and dramas. Although best known for her work in westerns, Anna also tried her hand at social dramas, especially in her later career.
While at American, Anna reached star status and with over 60 shorts under her belt, this equestrienne was given the opportunity to star in feature films. Having played leading lady in various shorts alongside actor/director Frank Borzage, the two teamed up for their first western feature film, Land O’Lizards, which was well received by critics.
In 1916 Anna married actor Allan Forrest. Just before departing from American, Anna and Borzage worked on their second and last feature film together, Immediate Lee. Afterwards, Anna went on to work for several film companies before settling with Paramount, which allowed her to work in feature films again. Her husband, on a path to a successful career, remained at American and by 1918 the couple divorced. By the late teens she had shortened her name to Ann and still enjoying a successful career in 1925 Ann walked away from the business without explanation.
- Jennifer Jaime, FM 181, Spring 2009
Confirmed American Credits:
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- Man Afraid of His Wardrobe (1915) - Miss Manners Brand: Mustang
- Two Spot Joe (1915) - Jennie Carroll Brand: Mustang
- Sheriff of Willow Creek , The (1915) - Brand: Mustang
- Playing for High Stakes (1915) - Brand: Mustang
- Man to Man (1915) - principal role Brand: Mustang
- Valley Feud, The (1915) - Madge Brand: Mustang
- Broadcloth and Buckskin (1915) - Brand: Mustang
- There's Good in the Worst of Us (1915) - Brand: Mustang
- Cactus Blossom, The (1915) - Beulah Brand: Mustang
- According to St. John (1916) - Bess Brand: Mustang
- When the Light Came (1916) - Martha Brand: Mustang
- Double Crossed (1916) - Anna Kling Brand: Mustang
- Quagmire, The (1916) - Brand: Mustang
- Ranger of Lonesome Gulch, The (1916) - Brand: Mustang
- Two Bits (1916) - Brand: Mustang
- Silent Selby (1916) - Helen Brand: Mustang
- Awakening, The (1916) - Brand: Mustang
- Flickering Light, A (1916) - Brand: Mustang
- Unlucky Luke (1916) - Lucy Manners Brand: Mustang
- Jack (1916) - Frances Brand: Mustang
- Pilgrim, The (1916) - Brand: Mustang
- Demon of Fear, The (1916) - Anna Brand: Mustang
- Nugget Jim's Pardner (1916) - Brand: Mustang
- That Gal of Burke's (1916) - Tommie Burke Brand: Mustang
- Courtin' of Calliope Clew, The (1916) - Prudence Brand: Mustang
- Nell Dale's Men Folks (1916) - Nell Brand: Mustang
- Forgotten Prayer, The (1916) - Alice Page Brand: Mustang
- Matchin' Jim (1916) - Phyllis Brand: Mustang
- Land O' Lizards (1916) - Bobbie Moore Brand: Mutual Masterpictures de Luxe
- Immediate Lee (1916) - Beulah Brand: Mutual Masterpictures de Luxe
- Hair Trigger Casey* (1922) - Beulah Brand: Reissue