Happy 100th Birthday
Cecilia DeMille Harper!
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Cecilia, an excellent equestrian is shown at a horse show in the 1920’s.
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Cecilia DeMille, the only natural born child of director Cecil B. DeMille, appeared in some of her father’s films, including The Squaw Man, the 1913 production that is cited as Hollywood’s first major movie.
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BORN: October 5, 1908, Orange, New Jersey
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DIED: June 23, 1984, Los Angeles, California
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CAUSE OF DEATH: After a brief illness
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BURIAL: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Garden of Legends (Section 8 )
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Cecilia DeMille, C. B. DeMille, Katherine, and Mrs. DeMille on the grounds of their home
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Tags: 100th Birthday - 1908, cecil b demille, cecilia demille harper
At my 91 years of age, I remember with many thanks how for several years in early & mid 1960s, Cecelia made generous contributions to help Little League baseball players at the Van Nuys-Reseda Fields.
My son, now 63 years of age, is just one of countless young boys who became successful and responsible adults because of their basic training afforded in
Community activities.
Thank you Mrs. Harper who was so kind in sharing and caring.
Robert Moore
Two years ago this post displayed the photo referenced above, which was captioned, “Cecelia, an excellent equestrian ….”
The photo was of Cecelia riding side saddle on what was clearly an American Saddlebred horse. At the time I found it I shared the link with a friend who is a Saddlebred trainer. I would like to share it again, but now the photo is gone. Just thought you should know this wonderful photo, which has significance for horse people as well as movie people, is missing. Hopefully you will put it back to be appreciated again. Thanks!
Photo restored. Thanks.