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Luella Gear

Luella Gear

Born: September 4, 1897
Died: April 3, 1980
in New York City, New York, USA
New York-born comedienne, whose acerbic wit enlivened Broadway musical comedy and revue for fifty years, while making few forays into motion pictures. After attending Spencer School, Louella took acting classes and made her theatrical debut in 1917. Her many successes on stage included the parody "Life Begins at 8:40" (1934-35) and "Streets of Paris" (1939-40), in both of which she played multiple parts. Her typical screen persona was as an acid-tongued, worldly socialite, or wisecracking friend of the heroine.

During World War II, Louella toured with the wartime comedy play "Count Me In" as part of the USO, entertaining troops in the South Pacific. Her last major post-war role was that of Julia Ward McKinlock in the hit romantic comedy "Sabrina Fair" on Broadway (1953-54). From the early 1950's, she also made occasional guest appearances on television.

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Phffft
Title: Phffft
Character: Mrs. Edith Chapman
Released: November 10, 1954
Type: Movie
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Robert and Nina Tracey resolve to live separate lives when their eight-year marriage dissolves into disagreements and divorce. But their separate attempts to get back out on the dating scene have a funny way of bringing them together.
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Lady in the Dark
Title: Lady in the Dark
Character: Maggie
Released: September 25, 1954
Type: Movie
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The unhappy female editor of a fashion magazine is undergoing psychoanalysis.
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Jigsaw
Title: Jigsaw
Character: Pet Shop Owner
Released: March 11, 1949
Type: Movie
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New York Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy is working hard on investigation about a series of murders related to an extremist group.
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The Perfect Marriage
Title: The Perfect Marriage
Character: Dolly Haggerty
Released: January 24, 1947
Type: Movie
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A couple celebrate their tenth anniversary by quarreling their way to divorce court.
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Carefree
Title: Carefree
Character: Aunt Cora
Released: September 2, 1938
Type: Movie
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Dr. Tony Flagg's friend Steven has problems in the relationship with his fiancée Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Tony. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with him. When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated.
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Adam and Eva
Title: Adam and Eva
Character: Julie Dewitt
Released: February 11, 1923
Type: Movie
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An extravagant girl reforms when her father goes bust.
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