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English: Publicity photo of May McAvoy from Stars of the Photoplay. May McAvoy attended normal school where she was expected to train to become a teacher, but accounts of the fascinating life of a motion picture star tempted her to abandon school for the screen. For three years she played small parts. Offered a role in "Sentimental Tommy," by Paramount, which was immediately followed by stardom with Realart. She appeared in "Her Reputation," "West of the Water Tower" and "The Enchanted Cottage." Born in New York City in 1901, four feet, eleven inches in height, and weighs but 94 pounds. Has dark hair and blue eyes. Unmarried.