LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Margaret O'brien: Gladys Flores
built 208 days ago
Margaret was born Angela Maxine O'Brien on January 15, 1937 in Los Angeles. Her father was a circus performer who died before her birth. Her mother, Gladys, was a dancer who encouraged Margaret's early desire to be an actress.
Source:
Born Angela Maxine O'Brien, her father, a circus performer, died months after her birth; Margaret's mother, Gladys Flores, was a well-known flamenco dancer who often performed with her sister Marissa... a dancer. Margaret is of half-Irish and half-Spanish ancestry.
Source:
Gladys compounded tensions when she took Margaret to Europe without MGM's permission; Margaret's salary was suspended in retaliation. Gladys had been a tough negotiator for Margaret in the past, but Margaret had "outgrown her clout," so to speak. Gladys told MGM that if they couldn't pay her price, they should release Margaret from her contract. She was probably surprised by how quickly MGM said "yes" and showed her to the door.
Source:
MORE ABOUT
Gladys Flores