They are probably best remembered for their 1917 production of Romeo and Juliet. Bushman and Bayne were married in 1918. It was rumored that Hollywood disapproved of Bushman divorcing his wife and marrying the much younger Bayne. Their careers went into decline. In the early 20′s they starred in a play, The Master Thief, worked in vaudeville and appeared as guest stars in dramatic stock. The pair divorced in 1924. Beverly’s last silent film was Passionate Youth in 1925. She worked on stage productions and Broadway shows throughout the depression. During the early 40s, Bayne performed in radio and did an occasional play. Her last film was The Naked City with Barry Fitzgerald and Howard Duff in 1948.
