Geraldine Carr (January 10, 1914 – September 2, 1954) was an American film and television actress. She was best-known as Mabel in 30 episodes of the American situation comedy I Married Joan.
Geraldine Carr | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1914 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 2, 1954 (aged 40) Hollywood, California |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actress |
| Spouse | Jess Carneol |
Life and career edit
Carr started her career in the 1949 film A Kiss in the Dark. She played Mabel, the title character's best friend, in the situation comedy I Married Joan (1952–1955).[1] Carr later appeared in television programmes including three episodes of The Loretta Young Show, and in the films The Long, Long Trailer, and The Sniper.
On stage, Carr appeared in Red, Hot and Blue and Voice of the Turtle.[2]
Carr was married to musician Jess Carneol.[2]
Death edit
Carr died on September 2, 1954, aged 40, in an automobile crash in Hollywood, California.[3][4][5]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | A Kiss in the Dark | Tenant | uncredited |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | Mrs. Creel | uncredited |
| 1951 | The Company She Keeps | Rita | uncredited |
| 1952 | The Sniper | Checker | |
| 1954 | The Long, Long Trailer | Tacy's Girlfriend | uncredited |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Gruen Guild Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1952–1955 | I Married Joan | Mabel/Mrs. Gilmore | 30 episodes |
| 1952–1953 | Chevron Theatre | 3 episodes | |
| 1952 | Mr. & Mrs. North | Edna Slawson | 1 episode |
| 1953–1954 | The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse | Nella | 2 episodes |
| 1953 | Hollywood Opening Night | 1 episode | |
| 1953 | My Hero | Marsha Pierce | 1 episode |
| 1953–1954 | The Loretta Young Show | Madeline/Sheila/Mrs. Henry | 3 episodes |
| 1953 | The Revlon Mirror Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1958 | Colgate Theatre | Aunt Sarah | 1 episode |
References edit
- ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 568. ISBN 9780345455420 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Actress in Joan Davis TV Show Dies in Crash". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 3, 1954. p. 2. Retrieved June 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hollywood crash kills TV actress". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 3, 1954. p. 12. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California – 2". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 3, 1954. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Tucker, David (April 2, 2014). Joan Davis: America's Queen of Film, Radio and Television Comedy. McFarland. p. 168. ISBN 9781476615028 – via Google Books.
