Carole Landis
Acting
Biography
Carole Landis (born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste; January 1, 1919 – July 5, 1948) was an American actress and singer. She worked as a contract player for Twentieth Century-Fox in the 1940s. Her breakout role was as the female lead in the 1940 film One Million B.C. from United Artists. She was known as "The Ping Girl" and "The Chest" because of her curvy figure. Landis was reportedly crushed when actor Rex Harrison refused to divorce his wife for her. Unable to cope any longer, on July 5, 1948, she died by suicide in her Pacific Palisades home by taking an overdose of Seconal. From Wikipedia.
Born: December 31, 1918
Place of Birth: Fairchild, Wisconsin, USA
Known For
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.
A Star Is Born
Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.
A Day at the Races
Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.
Manila Calling
During WWII, a group of brave Americans spy on the Japanese after their invasion of the Philippines and became the first U.S. Guerrilla fighters.
Show-Business at War
A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.
I Wake Up Screaming
A young promoter is accused of the murder of Vicky Lynn, a young actress he "discovered" as a waitress while out with ex-actor Robin Ray and gossip columnist Larry Evans.
Secret Command
Sam Gallagher returns home to Los Angeles as an undercover spy for the Navy, getting a job at the shipyards where his brother, Jeff, is a foreman. Jeff still resents Sam for abandoning the family years ago and fears he may steal away Lea Damaron, his current girlfriend -- who is Sam's old flame. While Sam tries to sniff out Nazi saboteurs in the plant, he grows closer to Jill McGann, the agent tasked with pretending to be his wife.
The Powers Girl
Two small-town sisters who've come to New York City for very different reasons find themselves competing for the affections of a brash magazine photographer. Comedy.
Boy Meets Girl
Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby becomes the star. The cowboy and his agent run off with the waitress and her valuable asset. The writers retaliate by hiring an unemployed extra to impersonate the baby's father. But the extra already knows the waitress...
Topper Returns
Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards, accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington, the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Kay Sheldon
as Linda Medbury
as Mae Earthleigh
as Loretta de Richet
as Julia Andrews
as Janet Bradley
as Helene Justus
as Jill McCann
as Carole Landis
as Flossie Fouchere
as Self
as Kay Evans
as Edna Fraser
as Natalie Mercer
as Kathryn Baker
as Mae Collins
as Helen Mason
as Gene Baxter
as Vicky Lynn
as Lili Brown
as Barbara Latimer, aka Miss Sears
as Ann Carrington
as Penguin Moore
as June McCarthy
as Sally Willows
as Loana
as Mrs. Humphrey
as June Jones
as Blanche Granville
as Nancy Evans
as Extra
as Commissary Cashier
as Lansford's 2nd Secretary
as Girl at Fair (uncredited)
as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
as June Cooper (uncredited)
as Golddigger
as Guest at Banquet (uncredited)
as Miss Leopard 1938 (uncredited)
as Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
as Peggy - Girl at Beach
as Wheel Watcher at Party (uncredited)
as Partygoer Leaning on Piano During Song (uncredited)
as Carol
as Hat Check Girl with Coat (uncredited)
as Woman Wanting to Go with Her Johnnie
as Woman on Stairs (uncredited)
as Blonde Sunbather
as Girl on Pier (uncredited)
as Bit Role (uncredited)
as Co-ed
as Party Girl (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
as Bidder (uncredited)
as Blonde at Airport (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Girl in Beret at Santa Anita Bar (uncredited)
as Chorine (uncredited)
as Chorus Girl (uncredited)