Rita La Roy

Rita La Roy

Deceased · Born: Oct 2, 1901 · Died: Feb 17, 1993

Personal Details

BornOct 2, 1901 Bonners Ferry, Idaho, USA

Biography

Rita La Roy, a talented and versatile actress and director, entered this world on October 2, 1901, in the charming town of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, USA. This birthplace, nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, would serve as the humble beginning of a life filled with artistic expression and a passion for the performing arts. Over the course of her illustrious career, La Roy would go on to captivate audiences with her captivating performances in a wide range of films, including the critically acclaimed "Blonde Venus" (1932),the action-packed "Hold That Woman!" (1940),and the dramatic "Flight from Glory" (1937). Her impressive body of work would showcase her remarkable range and versatility as an actress, as well as her ability to excel in a variety of roles. In addition to her work on screen, La Roy would also make a name for herself behind the camera, earning recognition as a skilled director. Outside of her professional pursuits, La Roy's personal life would be marked by a loving marriage to Ben Hershfield, a union that would bring her joy and companionship for many years. Ultimately, La Roy's remarkable life would come full circle on February 17, 1993, when she passed away at the age of 91 in San Diego, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

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1949
You're My Everything
You're My Everything as Fashion Editor (uncredited)
{"id":6649,"title":"Sergeant York","year":"1941","character":"Saloon Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sergeant-york","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6649.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6649.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Sergeant York
Sergeant York as Saloon Girl (uncredited)
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1940
Hold That Woman!
Hold That Woman! as Lulu Driscoll
{"id":72202,"title":"Fixer Dugan","year":"1939","character":"Patricia O'Connell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fixer-dugan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72202.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72202.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Fixer Dugan
Fixer Dugan as Patricia O'Connell
{"id":72714,"title":"Condemned Women","year":"1938","character":"Cora","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/condemned-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72714.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
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Border G-Man
Border G-Man as Rita Browning (as Rita LaRoy)
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Smashing the Rackets
Smashing the Rackets as Reluctant Witness
{"id":73499,"title":"Lady from Nowhere","year":"1936","character":"Mabel Donner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lady-from-nowhere","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73499.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Lady from Nowhere
Lady from Nowhere as Mabel Donner
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{"id":74363,"title":"Whirlpool","year":"1934","character":"Thelma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whirlpool-1934","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74363.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74363.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Whirlpool
Whirlpool as Thelma
{"id":74487,"title":"From Hell to Heaven","year":"1933","character":"Elsie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/from-hell-to-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74487.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74487.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
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1932
Bachelor's Affairs
Bachelor's Affairs as Sonya - Mrs. Oliver Denton
{"id":32137,"title":"Blonde Venus","year":"1932","character":"'Taxi Belle' Hooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blonde-venus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32137.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32137.jpg"},"released":1}
Blonde Venus
Blonde Venus as 'Taxi Belle' Hooper
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Hot Saturday
Hot Saturday as Camille
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So Big!
So Big! as Paula Storm (uncredited)
{"id":96903,"title":"A Holy Terror","year":"1931","character":"Kitty Carroll","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-holy-terror","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96903.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96903.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
A Holy Terror
A Holy Terror as Kitty Carroll
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The Secret Witness
The Secret Witness as Sylvia Folsom
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The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket as Fania Rubinstein
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{"id":95493,"title":"Conspiracy","year":"1930","character":"Nita Strom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/conspiracy-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95493.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95493.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
Conspiracy
Conspiracy as Nita Strom
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Lovin' the Ladies
Lovin' the Ladies as Louise Endicott
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Sin Takes a Holiday
Sin Takes a Holiday as Grace Lawrence
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Check and Double Check
Check and Double Check as Elinor Crawford
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1929
Dynamite
Dynamite as Good Mixer