Priscilla Lane

Priscilla Lane

Deceased · Born: Jun 12, 1915 · Died: Apr 4, 1995

Personal Details

BornJun 12, 1915 Indianola, Iowa, USA
Spouse
  • Joseph A. Howard

    ( May 22, 1942 to May 18, 1976 )
  • Oren Haglund

    ( Jan 14, 1939 to May 1, 1939 )

Biography

Priscilla Lane, a remarkable American actress of unparalleled talent and distinction, born Priscilla Mullican on June 12, 1915, was the youngest of the illustrious Lane Sisters, a family of exceptionally gifted singers and actresses.

Her illustrious career in the film industry, spanning numerous years, is still cherished and remembered with great fondness today, for her captivating performances in a diverse array of movies that have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

One of the most remarkable and enduring performances in her illustrious career was her starring role in the 1939 cinematic masterpiece "The Roaring Twenties", where she had the privilege of sharing the screen with not one, but two of the most iconic and celebrated actors of her time, the incomparable James Cagney and the legendary Humphrey Bogart.

This impressive display of cinematic prowess was followed by her appearance in the 1942 thriller "Saboteur", expertly directed by the master of suspense himself, the illustrious Alfred Hitchcock, in which she brought to life the courageous and captivating heroine, leaving an indelible mark on the audience.

Her unforgettable portrayal of Cary Grant's fiancée and bride in the 1944 dark comedy classic "Arsenic and Old Lace" is also a testament to her remarkable talent and versatility as an actress, solidifying her place as one of the most beloved and enduring stars of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Career

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1948
Bodyguard
Bodyguard as Doris Brewster
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1947
Fun on a Weekend
Fun on a Weekend as Nancy Crane
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1944
Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace as Elaine Harper Brewster
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1943
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1942
Silver Queen
Silver Queen as Coralie Adams
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Saboteur
Saboteur as Pat Martin
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1941
Million Dollar Baby
Million Dollar Baby as Pamela McAllister
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Four Mothers
Four Mothers as Ann Lemp Deitz
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Blues in the Night
Blues in the Night as Ginger 'Character' Powell
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1940
Brother Rat and a Baby
Brother Rat and a Baby as Joyce Winfree
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3 Cheers for the Irish
3 Cheers for the Irish as Maureen Casey
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1939
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The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Jean Sherman
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Four Wives
Four Wives as Ann Lemp Dietz
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Dust Be My Destiny
Dust Be My Destiny as Mabel Alden
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Daughters Courageous
Daughters Courageous as Buff Masters
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1938
Brother Rat
Brother Rat as Joyce Winfree
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Love, Honor and Behave
Love, Honor and Behave as Barbara Blake Painter
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Men Are Such Fools
Men Are Such Fools as Linda Lawrence
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Four Daughters
Four Daughters as Ann Lemp
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1937
Varsity Show
Varsity Show as Betty Bradley