Mona Rico (1907-1994) was a Mexican actress,born in Mexico City.She came to Hollywood at the age of 19.At the age of twenty-three Rico became an American citizen,taking the oath to support the government of the United States.Her films include Eternal Love (1929),Shanghai Lady (1929),A Devil With Women (1930),and Zorro Rides Again (1937).Rico married wealthy sportsman James Crofton in 1932.On July 14 of this year Rico was with Crofton on a plane which crashed near Mexico City.A terrific rain caused the pilot to fly their plane into a mountain.The pilot/airline owner was killed and Rico was severely cut and bruised.She was no longer able to make her living as an actress because of facial injuries sustained in the airplane crash.After many adventures Rico obtained a divorce decree in San Diego.She obtained a substantial property settlement and $500 a month alimony.She said that her husband frequently used bad language - Kit: Wind of Change by Lynn Griffin and Linda Cumberland.