Mary Brian, a romantic leading lady whose memorable career began in the era of silent and early sound films, died of natural causes Monday at a retirement home in Del Mar. She was 96.

Actress Mary Brian, who bridged the silent and early talkie eras with appearances in 82 motion pictures, including the lead opposite Gary Cooper in "The Virginian" in 1929, has died. She was 96 ...

Mary Brian, a film star and memorable ingenue who bridged the silent and early sound eras, died on Monday in Del Mar (San Diego County). She was 96 and lived in Studio City. Between "Peter Pan" in ...

Mary Brian (born Louise Byrdie Dantzler), was an American actress, who made the transition from silent films to sound films. Brian was dubbed "The Sweetest Girl in Pictures." After her showing in ...

Mary Brian, film star and memorable ingénue who bridged the silent and early sound eras, died on Monday Dec. 30 in Del Mar, Calif. She was 96. Between “Peter Pan” in 1924 and “Dragnet” in ...