Diana Serra Cary

Diana Serra Cary (born Peggy-Jean Montgomery; October 29, 1918 – February 24, 2020), known as Baby Peggy, was an American silent movie actress, author, and historian. Cary was one of the last surviving actors from the silent movie era. She retired in 1938. She then wrote books about her career.

Cary was born on October 26, 1918 in Merced, California."Hollywood History: Child Star Baby Peggy at UC Merced Jan. 24"  January 17, 2007. University News, University of California, Merced.  Retrieved 4 Dec 2012. She studied at Lawlor Professional School and at Fairfax High School. She was raised in San Diego, California. 

Cary was married to Gordon Ayres from 1938 until they divorced in 1948. Then she was married to Bob Cary from 1954 until his death in 2001. She has one son, Mark Cary.  

Cary died on February 24, 2020 in Gustine, California at the age of 101.Baby Peggy, Child Star of Silent Films, Dies at 101 

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An interview with Baby Peggy
Baby Peggy at Virtual History

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