Juanita Quigley
Born in Los Angeles, California
on June 24, 1931
aka Baby Jane
Juanita Quigley was one of the most popular child stars of her day, and was Universal Pictures youngest star in 1934. She appeared in her first movie at just 3 years old, and followed that with more than 30 movies in the 1930's and 1940's. Her early credits were as Baby Jane. She later used her real name, Juanita Quigley. As an adult and after taking her vows in the Order of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, she became Sister Quentin Rita. Juanita's older sister, Rita Quigley, also had movie credits.
In the photo at right, Juanita Quigley celebrates her sixth birthday with 70 girls at the Los Angeles Orphanage.