Cleo Moore
Acting
Biography
Cleouna Moore (October 31, 1924 – October 25, 1973) was an American actress, usually featured in the role of a blonde bombshell in Hollywood films of the 1950s, including seven films with Hugo Haas. She also became a well-known pin-up girl.
Born: October 31, 1924
Place of Birth: Galvez, Prairieville, Louisiana, USA
Known For
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
The Great Jewel Robber
Director Peter Godfrey's 1950 drama, inspired by true events, dramatizes the crime spree of the notorious jewel thief known as "The Hollywood Raffles", whose famous robbery victims included such real-life celebrities as Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith and Dennis Morgan. David Brian stars in the title role, and he's supported by John Archer, Marjorie Reynolds, Jacqueline de Wit, Alix Talton, Ned Glass, Perdita Chandler and columnist Sheilah Graham, playing herself.
On Dangerous Ground
A big-city cop is reassigned to the country after his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman. While on his temporary assignment he assists in a manhunt of a suspected murderer.
711 Ocean Drive
A telephone repairman in Los Angeles uses his knowledge of electronics to help a bookie set up a betting operation. After the bookie is murdered, the greedy technician takes over his business. He ruthlessly climbs his way to the top of the local crime syndicate, but then gangsters from a big East Coast mob show up wanting a piece of his action.
Hold Back Tomorrow
A condemned murderer, scheduled to hang in the morning, asks for the company of a woman in his final hours.
Hunt the Man Down
A lawyer uncovers secrets behind a 12-year-old murder case.
One Girl's Confession
Cleo Moore stars as Mary Adams, whose first step on the road to ruin is a $25,000 robbery. Mary hides the money, then confesses to the crime, secure in the belief that she can dig up the loot upon her release from prison.
Gambling House
A gambler faces deportation when he gets mixed up with murder.
Dynamite Pass
A cowhand becomes involved in a war between a road construction crew and the greedy toll-owner hoping to thwart the new project.
Bright Leaf
Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.
Filmography
as Julie Hilmer
as Lily Krenshka / Lila Crane
as Dora
as Mae
as Sherry Steward
as Peggy
as Lita Vojnar
as Mary Adams
as Lana
as Margo
as Ruby
as Myrna Bowers
as Sally
as Pat Sheldon
as Peppie
as Vivacious Blonde at Airport (uncredited)
as Mal's Date (uncredited)
as Cousin Louise (uncredited)
as Lulu
as Lureen / Ruth Culver