Frances Mercer (October 21, 1915 – November 5, 2000) was an American film actress.
Frances Mercer | |
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| Born | October 21, 1915 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 2000 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1938–1967 |
| Spouse(s) | G. Robert Fleming, plus 2 others |
| Father | Sid Mercer |
Biography
editMercer was born in New Rochelle, New York, on October 21, 1915.[1] Her father was sports writer Sid Mercer.[2] From beginning modeling as a teenager, she became one of New York's leading models before she turned to acting in the late 1930s. Her film debut was in Vivacious Lady (1938),[1] and she debuted on Broadway in Very Warm for May (1939).[3] She was featured on the cover of Redbook magazine's October 1940 issue.[2]
She appeared in the films Blind Alibi, Crime Ring, Smashing the Rackets, The Mad Miss Manton, Annabel Takes a Tour, Beauty for the Asking, Society Lawyer, The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle, Piccadilly Incident, There's Always Tomorrow and Young and Dangerous.[4]
Television series in which Mercer appeared included For Better or Worse and Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal.[1] She had a radio program, Sunday Night at Nine, in New York. In her later years, when acting jobs became less available, she took other work, including being a medical assistant and a bank teller and dealing in antiques.[5]
Mercer was married to G. Robert Fleming, who ran for Congress in 1956.[6] She died on November 5, 2000, in Los Angeles, California at age 85.[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Vivacious Lady | Helen | |
| 1938 | Blind Alibi | Ellen | |
| 1938 | Crime Ring | Judy Allen | |
| 1938 | Smashing the Rackets | Susan 'Pat' Lane | |
| 1938 | The Mad Miss Manton | Helen Frayne | |
| 1938 | Annabel Takes a Tour | Natalie Preston | |
| 1939 | Beauty for the Asking | Patricia Wharton | |
| 1939 | Society Lawyer | Sue Leonard | |
| 1939 | The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle | Claire Ford | |
| 1946 | Piccadilly Incident | Joan Draper | |
| 1955 | There's Always Tomorrow | Ruth Doran | |
| 1957 | Young and Dangerous | Mrs. Price |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Actress Frances Mercer, at 85". The Republican. Massachusetts, Springfield. November 19, 2000. p. B 7. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Frances Mercer Poses for Red Book Cover". The Paxton Record. September 5, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Frances Mercer". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Obituary for Frances Mercer (Aged 85)". The Los Angeles Times. November 8, 2000. p. 297. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Oliver, Myrna (November 8, 2000). "Frances Mercer; Movie Actress, Early TV Star". Los Angeles Times. p. B 9. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Barnes, Aleene (May 6, 1956). "Actress in New Life Role". Los Angeles Times. p. Part III - 14. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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