Claire, Helen (1911–1974)
Claire, Helen (1911–1974)
American stage and radio actress and commentator. Born Oct 18, 1911, in Union Springs, Alabama; died Jan 12, 1974, in Birmingham, Alabama; m. Dr. Milton Smith (div.); m. William Snow.
At 13, made stage debut with Eva Le Gallienne's Civic Rep in Peter Pan, subsequently appearing in over 100 plays; on Broadway, appeared in Michael and Mary, Girls in Uniform, Honeymoon, 9 Pine Street, Jezebel, Cat and the Canary, Kiss the Boys Goodbye and Lady in Danger; also had recurring roles on radio serials and was a commentator for Fox Movietone News.
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