Violet MacMillan (March 4, 1887 - December 29, 1953) was a film actress of the early 20th century, who filled prominent roles in the movies of L. Frank Baum's Oz Film Manufacturing Company.
She played leading roles in the company including Ojo in The Patchwork Girl of Oz, as Bud in The Magic Cloak of Oz, and as Dorothy Gale in His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz. She also starred in the 1915 quartet of short films called Violet's Dreams, and is credited as the director of one of the four called "In Dreamy Jungletown."
MacMillan's acting career continued for several years after the Oz Company went out of business, but she left films after 1920.
She was featured in the 1914 guide book Who's Who in the Film World with the description:
"Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 4, 1887. Her first theatrical engagement was one season, playing soubrette parts, with Stella Mayhew, following which she took the part of the original Girl in The Time, the Place and the Girl company for three seasons. Some other of Miss MacMillan's stage experiences consist of an engagement playing Dorothy in Mr. Baum's company of Wizard of Oz ; two seasons with Klaw & Erlanger, playing opposite Max Rodgers and Joseph Cawthorn, and two years in vaudeville, closing her route on the Orpheum circuit June 1, 1914, in order to go into the Oz Film Company as leading lady for the Baum fairy tale productions. Miss MacMillan is now being starred in the Magic Clock of Oz, playing the part of King Bud. Miss MacMillan is of the extreme blond type and an actress of exceptional ability, and is more than satisfied with her change to the silent drama."