Live Again Doris Eaton

Man what depressing news!  Doris Eaton (also known as Doris Eaton Travis) passed away Tuesday, she was 106.  Not only was she one of the few silent film adult actresses left, but she was also pretty much the last Ziegfield Follies girl.  Girlfriend KNEW OLIVE THOMAS!

Doris danced every year for charity.  I know she danced in 2009, and I'm pretty sure she danced this year as well.  There's youtube footage of her dancing a few years back (at the spry age of 100) which puts most of us to shame.

Doris was one of the famous Eaton clan.  Her sisters Mary and Pearl were well known and also did films and follies.  Doris was big on dancing and had her own TV show during the 50s for it.  I think one of her spiffiest facts was she debuted "Singin in the Rain" in the late 20s.

Doris released two books, "Days We Danced" which was a proper biography, and "Century Girl" which is a huge gorgeous arty coffee table book detailing her life and career.

She lived on a ranch for most of her later years, and moved back to Detroit recently.  She gave an interview last year that was pretty interesting over at Midnight Palace.  I meant to interview her once, but I never quite got the connection.  I did get an autograph though, Doris was always sweet with those.

I wish some of her movies were around, most of her silents are lost.  Maybe her death will reinspire people to look.  Live Again Doris!