Evelyn Nelson
An image from The Forbidden Trail, one of the productions that also features Evelyn Nelson.
Evelyn Nelson

Evelyn Nelson

November 13, 1899 — Chloride, Arizona, USA

Doris Evelyn Nelson was an American silent film actress and dancer. When she was a child her family moved to Los Angeles, California where she started dancing in the Bull's Eye Follies. Her brief film career began with a 1920 comedy short called "Springtime" where she played against Oliver Hardy. She appears in 20 film productions. A passionate affair with married actor Wallace Reid tragically ended in January 1923 when he died of a drug overdose. On June 16, 1923 Evelyn Nelson committed suicide by turning on the gas in her apartment.

Desert Rider

Desert Rider

1923

The Decorator

The Decorator

1920

The Forbidden Trail

The Forbidden Trail

1923

The Backyard

The Backyard

1920

Don't Park Here

Don't Park Here

1920

His Jonah Day

His Jonah Day

1920