Charles Farrell

Actor, developer, former Palm Springs Mayor

Charles David Farrell (August 9, 1900 – May 6, 1990) was an American film actor of the 1920s silent era and into the 1930s, and later a television actor.

Farrell is probably best recalled for his onscreen romances with actress Janet Gaynor in more than a dozen films, including 7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Lucky Star.

Later in life, he starred on TV in the 1950s sitcoms My Little Margie and played himself in The Charles Farrell Show.

He was active in business and civic affairs in Palm Springs, California, serving for a time as mayor.