Mary Millington

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Who was Mary Millington?

An English model and adult film performer who became the most visible British star of the 1970s adult cinema boom.

Where was she from?

England. Her career was made entirely inside the British industry.

When was she active?

Through the 1970s, until her death in 1979.

What kind of films did she make?

Short films and softcore features, shown in British cinemas and sold through magazines.

What was her appeal?

A girl-next-door register. She looked approachable rather than remote, and British audiences responded to that.

How tall was she?

4 ft 11 in, or 1.50 m.

Did she use other names?

Yes. Samantha Jones was one of them, and others were used for different publishers.

Was she a model as well?

Yes. Glamour photography for magazines was the base of her career and remained central to it.

Was she a British star or an international one?

British. Her fame was intense but local, built on cinemas and magazines rather than on export.

When did she die?

In 1979, while she was still working.

What remains of her work?

A body of photographs and a small number of films from the 1970s, all made inside a single decade.

Is this her official site?

No. It is an independent profile built from published career facts and it does not represent her estate.