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May McAvoy

Breakthrough Years
1920
Her lead roles in *The Devil's Pass Key* (1920) established her as a prominent ingenue.
1921
Her sensitive portrayal in the adaptation of Sentimental Tommy marked her as a promising leading lady.
1923
Her leading role as Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame brought her widespread recognition.