Claudia Dell

Claudia Dell

Deceased · Born: Jan 10, 1909 · Died: Sep 5, 1977

Personal Details

BornJan 10, 1909 San Antonio, Texas, USA
Spouse
  • Daniel Emmett

    ( Dec 13, 1947 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Edward S. Silton

    ( Dec 29, 1934 to May 15, 2025 )
  • Phil Offin

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Claudia Dell, a talented individual, was born Claudia Dell Smith on January 10, 1910, in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas. Her educational background consisted of attending school in both San Antonio and Mexico City, Mexico, which undoubtedly had a profound impact on her cultural and linguistic abilities.

As a performer, Claudia Dell made a name for herself as a showgirl, gracing the stages of three Broadway productions, including the prestigious Ziegfeld Follies of 1927. Her impressive resume also included serving as an understudy to the renowned Irene Delroy.

Claudia Dell's transition to the silver screen was marked by her screen debut, which reportedly took place while she was visiting her parents in Hollywood. According to legend, her stunning beauty so captivated Harry Cohn, a prominent figure in the film industry, that the Columbia Pictures' logo was designed in her image.

In her personal life, Claudia Dell tied the knot with Edwin Silton, an agent, in 1934. Later on, she pursued a career as a receptionist in a beauty salon, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in various professions.

Career

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1944
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Black Magic
Black Magic as Vera Starkey
{"id":175497,"title":"Sauce for the Gander","year":"1940","character":"Mrs. Rogers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sauce-for-the-gander","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175497.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
{"id":95217,"title":"Juarez","year":"1939","character":"Agnes Salm (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/juarez","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95217.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Juarez
Juarez as Agnes Salm (uncredited)
{"id":83792,"title":"Algiers","year":"1938","character":"Marie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/algiers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83792.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83792.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Algiers
Algiers as Marie
{"id":73028,"title":"A Bride for Henry","year":"1937","character":"Helen Van Orden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-bride-for-henry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73028.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73028.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
A Bride for Henry
A Bride for Henry as Helen Van Orden
{"id":96801,"title":"Boots of Destiny","year":"1937","character":"Alice Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boots-of-destiny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96801.jpg"},"released":1}
Boots of Destiny
Boots of Destiny as Alice Wilson
{"id":73474,"title":"Ghost Patrol","year":"1936","character":"Natalie Brent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghost-patrol","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73474.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Ghost Patrol
Ghost Patrol as Natalie Brent
{"id":73633,"title":"We're in the Legion Now","year":"1936","character":"Yvonne Cartier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/were-in-the-legion-now-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73633.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73633.jpg"},"released":1}
We're in the Legion Now
We're in the Legion Now as Yvonne Cartier
{"id":73689,"title":"Yellow Cargo","year":"1936","character":"Fay Temple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yellow-cargo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73689.jpg"},"released":1}
Yellow Cargo
Yellow Cargo as Fay Temple
{"id":73968,"title":"The Lady in Scarlet","year":"1935","character":"Alice Sayre","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lady-in-scarlet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73968.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73968.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
The Lady in Scarlet
The Lady in Scarlet as Alice Sayre
{"id":133535,"title":"Midnight Phantom","year":"1935","character":"Diana Sullivan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/midnight-phantom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133535.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133535.jpg"},"released":1}
Midnight Phantom
Midnight Phantom as Diana Sullivan
{"id":74227,"title":"The Woman Condemned","year":"1934","character":"Barbara Hammond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-woman-condemned","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74227.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74227.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
The Woman Condemned
The Woman Condemned as Barbara Hammond
{"id":95392,"title":"Cleopatra","year":"1934","character":"Octavia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cleopatra-1934","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95392.jpg"},"released":1}
Cleopatra
Cleopatra as Octavia
{"id":75099,"title":"The Midnight Warning","year":"1932","character":"Enid Van Buren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-midnight-warning","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75099.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75099.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
The Midnight Warning
The Midnight Warning as Enid Van Buren
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{"id":75117,"title":"Scandal for Sale","year":"1932","character":"Dorothy Pepper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scandal-for-sale","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75117.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75117.jpg"},"released":1}
Scandal for Sale
Scandal for Sale as Dorothy Pepper
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1931
50 Million Frenchmen
50 Million Frenchmen as Lu Lu Carroll
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Bachelor Apartment
Bachelor Apartment as Lita Andrews
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Sit Tight
Sit Tight as Sally
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The Stolen Jools
The Stolen Jools as Claudia Dell
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1930
Montana Moon
Montana Moon as Froggy's Blonde Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Sweet Kitty Bellairs as Sweet Kitty Bellairs
{"id":75584,"title":"Big Boy","year":"1930","character":"Annabel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/big-boy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75584.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75584.jpg"},"released":1}
Big Boy
Big Boy as Annabel
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1930