Pauline Drake

Pauline Drake

Deceased · Born: Jul 6, 1905 · Died: Feb 5, 1981

Personal Details

BornJul 6, 1905 Denver, Colorado, USA

Biography

Pauline Drake, a gifted and accomplished actress, made her grand entrance into the world on a warm and sunny summer day, July 6, 1905, in the vibrant and bustling metropolis of Denver, Colorado, USA. This talented thespian went on to have a remarkable and illustrious career, marked by numerous and varied film appearances that showcased her impressive range and versatility as a performer.

Some of her most notable and enduring roles include her chilling portrayal of a young woman with a menagerie of rodents in the 1971 horror classic "Willard", her strong and stoic performance as a cowgirl in the 1941 western "Under Fiesta Stars", and her charming and witty turn as a lovable and eccentric neighbor in the 1942 comedy "Hi, Neighbor".

Throughout her long and storied career, Pauline Drake consistently demonstrated her remarkable talent, dedication, and passion for her craft, earning her a reputation as one of the most respected and beloved actresses of her generation. Her remarkable life came to a close on a winter's day, February 5, 1981, in the bustling and vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a lasting impact on the world of film and entertainment.

Career

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1971
Willard
Willard as Ida Stassen
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1966
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1965
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1961
Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back as Manicurist (uncredited)
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1957
The Spirit of St. Louis
The Spirit of St. Louis as Sob Sister (uncredited)
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1955
Illegal
Illegal as Woman (uncredited)
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1950
Caged
Caged as Doctor's Wife (uncredited)
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1944
Jam Session
Jam Session as Evelyn
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The Racket Man
The Racket Man as Mamie the Secretary
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Hail the Conquering Hero
Hail the Conquering Hero as Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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1941
Under Fiesta Stars
Under Fiesta Stars as Kitty Callahan
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The Lady Eve
The Lady Eve as Social Secretary (uncredited)
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1940
The Ape
The Ape as Young Girl
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The Great McGinty
The Great McGinty as Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
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The Fatal Hour
The Fatal Hour as Bessie, Switchboard Operator