Patsy Parsons

Patsy Parsons

Born: June 9, 1931
Died: October 26, 2006
in Parkersburg - West Virginia - USA
From Wikipedia

Patricia Parsons (June 9, 1931 – October 26, 2006), better

known as Patsy Parsons, sometimes credited as Patsy Lee Parsons, was an

American character actress who appeared in about a dozen films beginning in

1937.

She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va,. but moved to Hollywood

at age 5. She began acting at age 6, and mostly did child roles, notably in

Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), starring James Cagney. But she is perhaps best

remembered for one of her few adult roles, as the evil space tyrant

"Cleolanthe" on the TV show Rocky Jones, Space Ranger in 1954.

Like many former child stars, Parsons had difficulty finding

good adult roles. She retired shortly after leaving Rocky Jones, Space Ranger,

making one last TV appearance on Science Fiction Theater in 1956. She was still

only in her mid-20s when she stopped acting.

Parsons had a busy post-entertainment career in California

as the wife of banker and community activist Solon Soteras. As Pat Soteras, she

worked at Pepperdine University and raised three children, Alexander,

Nickoletta and Anthony. She also wrote a weekly column for the Malibu Times. In

her later years, she was most remembered for her work with the Agoura/Oak Park/

Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce where, as its executive director, she

increased membership eightfold.

In memory of her work with the chamber, the Patricia Soteras

scholarship fund was established.

Movies for Patsy Parsons...

Beyond the Moon
Title: Beyond the Moon
Character: Queen Cleolanta
Released: January 1, 1956
Type: Movie
This outer space adventure marked the debut of Rocky Jones and his Space Rangers. Two of Rocky's allies are captured by aliens and brain washed.
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Menace from Outer Space
Title: Menace from Outer Space
Character: Queen Cleolanta
Released: January 1, 1956
Type: Movie
A nontheatrical (16mm) film comprise of three contiguous episodes of the TV series "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger".
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The Gypsy Moon
Title: The Gypsy Moon
Character: Cleolanta
Released: December 25, 1954
Type: Movie
Rocky Jones and his buddies happen upon two strange moons orbiting each other. They soon discover that both are inhabited by civilizations at war with each other. Needless to say, Rocky and his crew do their utmost to bring about peace.
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Crash of Moons
Title: Crash of Moons
Character: Queen Cleolanta
Released: July 10, 1954
Type: Movie
A three-part episode from the TV series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger edited together and released as a feature for 16mm rental only. Season 1 episodes 21, 22, 23. Episode 21: Rocky saves a space station and his friends when they are trapped between gypsy moons. Episode 22: Cleolanthe tries to destroy one of the gypsy moons with a barrage of missiles. Episode 23: Rocky evacuates the gypsy moon Posetta and stops Cleolanthe's missile barrage.
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Silver Needle in the Sky
Title: Silver Needle in the Sky
Character: Cleolanta
Released: May 29, 1954
Type: Movie
Rocky Jones tries to free the hostages and thwart the plans of the evil Queen Cleolantha.
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Title: Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
Released: February 23, 1954
Type: TV
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other TV space operas of the day, it has survived in reasonably good condition. The film format also allowed more elaborate special effects and sets, exterior scenes, and much better continuity.
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Manhunt in Space
Title: Manhunt in Space
Character: Cleolanta
Released: January 1, 1954
Type: Movie
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger fights space pirates over an invisible spaceship.
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Yankee Doodle Dandy
Title: Yankee Doodle Dandy
Character: Josie Cohan, as a girl of 12
Released: May 29, 1942
Type: Movie
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
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The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
Title: The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
Character: Marlene Titus
Released: March 27, 1942
Type: Movie
A New York radio personality travels to the small town of Fernville to oversee a contest to identify retired safecracker Jimmy Valentine, believed to be living there under an assumed name. The close-knit town of upstanding citizens is understandably upset by this venture, all the moreso when some of its citizens begin to be murdered. The radio personality and the local newspaper's young daughter collaborate on solving the murders while revealing Valentine, who has become one of the suspects.
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They Meet Again
Title: They Meet Again
Character: Susie
Released: July 11, 1941
Type: Movie
Dr. Christian takes time out from his appointed rounds to help clear a bank teller of embezzlement charges.
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Heroes of the Saddle
Title: Heroes of the Saddle
Character: Peggy Bell
Released: December 1, 1940
Type: Movie
A fast-paced, enjoyable entry in the long-running Three Mesqueteers Western series, Heroes of the Saddle featured the three cowboy pals promising to look after Peggy Bell, the little daughter of mortally wounded rodeo champ Montana. Legal technicalities, however, halt the adoption proceeding and Stony, Rusty, and Rico can only watch as the little girl is placed in the county orphanage.
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Meet Dr. Christian
Title: Meet Dr. Christian
Character: Patsy Hewitt
Released: November 17, 1939
Type: Movie
The first of six films in the "Dr. Christian" series, starring Jean Hersholt as a small town doctor trying to convince local officials to approve funds for a new hospital.
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You Can't Buy Luck
Title: You Can't Buy Luck
Character: Orphan Girl (uncredited)
Released: April 30, 1937
Type: Movie
When a gambler is accused of murder, the pretty orphanage employee he loves sets out to prove him innocent of the crime.
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They Wanted to Marry
Title: They Wanted to Marry
Character: Patsy
Released: February 5, 1937
Type: Movie
Newspaper photographer Jim Tyler sneaks into a society girl's wedding, and the bride's sister decides she prefers him to her upper-crust suitors. She even likes his pigeon, who travels everywhere with him.