Maureen O'Sullivan
Breakthrough Years
1930
Discovered by director Frank Borzage in Ireland, Maureen O'Sullivan made her American film debut in Song o' My Heart. This year marked her initial breakthrough into Hollywood, quickly securing a contract with Fox and establishing her presence in the American film industry.
1932
Maureen O'Sullivan achieved international stardom with her iconic portrayal of Jane Parker in Tarzan the Ape Man. This role, opposite Johnny Weissmuller, became her most famous and was a definitive career breakthrough, launching her into the public consciousness.
