Mary Duncan

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Mary Duncan (August 13, 1895 – May 9, 1993) was an American actress.

She met and married Stephen "Laddie" Sanford, who was international polo player as well as director of the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company, in 1933, after which she retired from films. They remained married until his death in 1977. She spent much of her remaining years working with several major charities.

Her last film appearance was with Katharine Hepburn in the 1933 film Morning Glory.

She kept herself active by playing golf twice a week and swimming every morning before breakfast, which helped her maintain her size 8 figure. As an actress, she had followed the ministrations of Sylvia of Hollywood to keep her shape.

Mary Duncan died in her sleep aged 97. She was survived by a niece and great-niece.