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Anne Gwynne

 
Actor: Anne Gwynne
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  • Born: Dec 10, 1918 in Waco, Texas
  • Died: Mar 21, 2003
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '40s
  • Major Genres: Action, Adventure
  • Career Highlights: House of Frankenstein, Panhandle, Frontier Badmen
  • First Major Screen Credit: Oklahoma Frontier (1939)

Biography

A former drama student at Missouri's Stephens College, redheaded leading lady Anne Gwynne was signed to a Universal Pictures contract in 1939. Pretty and vivacious, Gwynne was a welcome presence in Universal's "B" product, appearing in many of the studio's horror films (The Black Cat, The Strange Case of Dr. Rx, Weird Woman, House of Frankenstein et. al.). She also played the villainous Sonja in the 1940 serial Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe and appeared with Abbott and Costello in Ride 'Em Cowboy (1941). Free-lancing after Universal cut her loose in 1945, Gwynne played Tess Trueheart in RKO's Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947). She left films briefly in the mid-1950s, making an undistinguished comeback in Teenage Monster (1958), as the mother of the title character. Gwynne was coaxed out retirement once more in 1970 for Adam at 6 AM, playing the wife of another veteran of Hollywood's "B" mills, Richard Derr. Anne Gwynne is the mother of actress Gwynne Gilford. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Anne Gwynne

Anne Gwynne, Yank (1943)
Born Marguerite Gwynne Trice
December 10, 1918(1918-12-10)
Waco, Texas,
United States
Died March 31, 2003 (aged 84)
Woodland Hills, California,
United States
Occupation Actress
Years active 1939-70
Spouse(s) Max M. Gilford (1945–65) his death

Anne Gwynne (December 10, 1918 – March 31, 2003) was an American film actress of the 1940s. Known as one of the first scream queens because of her numerous appearances in horror films, the actress-model was also one of the most popular pin-ups of World War II.

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Career

In 1939 she became a model for Catalina swimwear. Gwynne was a television pioneer, appearing in TV's first filmed series, Public Prosecutor (1947-48), 26 mysteries each 17½ minutes in running time. When aired, the DuMont Television Network stopped the film before the climax and a live three-member panel would try to guess the identity of the culprit. Other TV stations could buy rights to air this series but usually did not use panelists.[1]

Personal life

Gwynne was born in Waco, Texas, the daughter of Pearl (née Guinn) and Jefferson Benjamin Trice, an apparel manufacturer.[2][3] Gwynne married Max M. Gilford in 1945. The couple had two children, Gregory and Gwynne, an actress. Gwynne Gilford's children are actress Katherine Pine and actor Chris Pine. Gwynne died March 31, 2003 of a stroke following surgery at the Motion Picture Country Hospital in Woodland Hills, California.

Filmography

Gwynne, a 1939–40 model for Catalina swimwear, was featured on the January 30, 1940 cover of Look.

References

  1. ^ Anne Gwynne, A Universal Treasure
  2. ^ Paula Allen (2001-12-16). "Don't know much about S.A. history? These books can help.". San Antonio Express-News. http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/special_reports/Dont_know_much_about_SA_history_These_books_can_help.html. 
  3. ^ "Anne Gwynne, 84, Actress Who Worked in Horror Films". The New York Times. 2003-04-14. http://www.nytimes.com/2003/04/14/arts/anne-gwynne-84-actress-who-worked-in-horror-films.html. 

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