Joan Perry (born Elizabeth Rosiland Miller; July 7, 1911 – September 16, 1996)
Early years
Perry attended Plant High School in Tampa, Florida.
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Career
Perry gained early acting experience by participating in class plays in Tampa, Florida.
In the early 1930s, Perry worked as a model in New York City. In 1935, she went to Hollywood and was signed under contract to Columbia Pictures, and during her time there, she co-starred with actors such as
Ronald Reagan,
Ralph Bellamy,
Lew Ayres, and
Melvyn Douglas.
Following her leave from Columbia in the early 1940s, she went to Warner Bros.; her movies included International Squadron (1941) and Nine Lives Are Not Enough (1941).
Personal life
Perry was married three times. On September 30, 1941, she wed Columbia Pictures mogul
Harry Cohn in New York City.
[ ] They remained married until his death in 1958. She later married Harry Karl and, after divorcing him, married actor
Laurence Harvey. They also divorced.
[ ] She had a home in Palm Springs, California.
After the death of Harry Cohn, Perry and actor Tab Hunter became close friends, and the media began speculating about their relationship, especially as Joan's marriage to Harvey faced challenges. After divorcing Harvey, Joan proposed to Hunter, but despite their deep connection, he turned her down, preferring to maintain their friendship without any romantic involvement.
Perry died from emphysema in September 1996 at age 85 in Montecito, California.
Filmography
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Heir to Trouble (1935)
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Case of the Missing Man (1935)
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Gallant Defender (1935)
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Dangerous Intrigue (1936)
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The Mysterious Avenger (1936)
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Shakedown (1936)
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Meet Nero Wolfe (1936)
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Blackmailer (1936)
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Counterfeit Lady (1936)
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The Devil Is Driving (1937)
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Start Cheering (1938)
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Blind Alley (1939)
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Good Girls Go to Paris (1939)
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The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940)
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Maisie Was a Lady (1940)
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Strange Alibi (1940)
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Bullets for O'Hara (1940)
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International Squadron (1941)
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Nine Lives Are Not Enough (1941)
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