Ann May
Ann Beatrice Sullivan (born Anna Beatrice Max; November 25, 1898 – July 26, 1985), known professionally as Ann May, was a silent film star who appeared in motion pictures from 1919 to 1925. Early life and career Ann May was born Anna Beatrice Max in Cincinnati on November 25, 1898, the first child to Russian-Jewish immigrants Nathan Max (1872–1917) and Sylvia Max (née Marks). She had four brothers; Benjamin, Isadore, Jacob "Jack", and Harry. She attended Woodward High School, where she was part of the glee club and swimming team. After finishing high school, she won a scholarship to do post-graduate work at Ursula Academy. After her father, who was opposed to May pursuing a career in acting, died, she moved to Hollywood. Her first roles were minor parts in the productions of Samuel Goldwyn and Famous Players–Lasky. Her career began to rise after she received a wire from actor Charles Ray, who said he had a role for her as leading lady in his film, Paris Green (1920). She had met Ray following a game of tennis at the Beverly Hills Hotel. By late 1919, she was earning an income of $200 per week making movies. May was among