Lona Andre
Lona Andre | |
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| Born | Launa Anderson March 2, 1915 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1992 (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1933–1947 |
| Spouse(s) | Edward Norris (June 1935) (divorced) James T. Bolling (divorced March 1947) |
Lona Andre (March 2, 1915 – September 18, 1992) was an American film actress.
Born Launa Anderson in Nashville, Tennessee, Andre attracted attention with her first films in Hollywood and was named as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1932. After winning the Paramount Panther Woman Contest, she was signed to a movie contract by Paramount Pictures. When Paramount did not renew her option, Andre worked as a freelance artist
During the 1930s she appeared frequently in films, usually as the lead in "B" pictures, and by the end of the decade had starred in more than fifty films.
In 1934 Andre was part of the cast of School For Girls along with Toby Wing, Lois Wilson, Sidney Fox, and Dorothy Lee.
In June 1935, Andre eloped to Santa Barbara, California to marry MGM actor Edward Norris. Andre filed for an annulment action four days after her marriage in Tijuana, Mexico. She was later married to salesman, James T. Bolling, and was divorced from him in March 1947.
In 1938 Andre set a world's golfing record for women by shooting 156 holes of golf in 11 hours and 56 minutes on the Lake Norconian, California course. Her best round was 91 for 18 holes and her worst was 115.[1]
Her acting career was greatly diminished during the 1940s, and she made her last film appearance in 1949 in Two Knights From Brooklyn. After her film career ended she became a successful businesswoman and never returned to acting.
She was interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.
References
- ^ ""The Norconian Resort Supreme" (in 1938 actress Lona Andre established the women's world golfing record by shooting 156 holes of golf in 11 hours and 56 minutes)". VividlyVintage.com. July 6, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
- Los Angeles Times, "Change Of Mind Balks Marriage", November 2, 1933, Page 17.
- Los Angeles Times, "Musical Picture Tops Program On Pantages Screen", October 18, 1934, Page 19.
- Los Angeles Times, "Daughter Trio Elope; Cupid Snares Mother", June 7, 1935, Page A1.
- Los Angeles Times, "Lona Andre's Marriage Ends With Annulment", October 19, 1935, Page A3.
- Ogden, Utah Standard-Examiner, "Going Hollywood", October 28, 1938, Page 9.
- Syracuse Herald-Journal, "Big Phone Bill Wins Divorce", March 23, 1947, Page 104.
External links
- Lona Andre at IMDb
- Lona Andre at AllMovie
- Lona Andre at Find a Grave