Lona Andre

Lona Andre (born Launa Anderson; [1] March 2, 1915 – September 18, 1992) was an American film actress, golfer, and businesswoman.

Lona Andre
Andre in 1935
Born
Launa Anderson

(1915-03-02)March 2, 1915
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 1992(1992-09-18) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Occupations
  • Actress
  • golfer
  • businesswoman
Years active1933–1949
Spouses
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(m. 1935; annul. 1935)​
    Richard E. Patton
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    (m. 1942, died)​
      James T. Bolling
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      (div. 1947)​

      Biography

      Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Andre attracted attention with her first films in Hollywood and was named as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1932.

      In 1934, she was part of the cast of School For Girls along with Toby Wing, Lois Wilson, Sidney Fox, and Dorothy Lee. In 1936 she appeared alongside Laurel and Hardy in their feature film Our Relations.[2]

      Marriages

      In June 1935, Andre eloped to Santa Barbara, California to marry MGM actor Edward Norris, then filed for an annulment action four days after her marriage in Tijuana, Mexico.[3] When she worked with Buster Keaton for Educational Pictures in the mid-1930s, she enjoyed his company and they were often seen nightclubbing.

      In October 1942, she married Richard E. Patton.[4]

      She was later married to salesman, James T. Bolling, and was divorced from him in March 1947. (An Associated Press story dated May 23, 1947, reported that a judge granted the divorce "yesterday", which would have been May 22, 1947.)[5]

      Golf

      In 1938, Andre set a then world golfing record for women by shooting 156 holes of golf in 11 hours and 56 minutes on the Lake Norconian, California course. Her best round was 91 for 18 holes and her worst was 115.[6]

      Post-acting career

      Her acting career greatly diminished during the 1940s, and she made her last film appearance in 1943, in the Hal Roach featurette Taxi, Mister. After her film career ended she became a successful real estate broker and never returned to acting.

      Filmography
      Year Title Role Notes
      1933The Mysterious RiderDorothy
      1933The Woman AccusedCora Matthews
      1933Pick-UpParty GirlUncredited
      1933The Girl in 419ChambermaidUncredited
      1933International HouseChorus Queen
      1933College HumorGinger Chadwick
      1933Her BodyguardHat Check GirlUncredited
      1933Too Much HarmonyShow GirlUncredited
      1933The Way to LoveM. Prial's AssistantUncredited
      1933Take a ChanceMiss Miami Beach
      1934School for GirlsPeggy
      1934Come on Marines!Shirley
      1934Woman UnafraidPeggy
      1934Let's Be RitzyStore Clerk
      1934Murder at the VanitiesLona - Earl Carroll GirlUncredited
      1934The Old Fashioned WayGirl in AudienceUncredited
      1934Two Heads on a PillowPamela Devonshire
      1934The Merry WidowMaid to SoniaUncredited
      1934By Your LeaveFlorence Purcell
      1934Lost in the StratosphereSophie
      1935One Run ElmerThe GirlShort
      1935Under the Pampas MoonGirlUncredited
      1935Border BrigandsDiane
      1935Broadway Melody of 1936ShowgirlUncredited
      1935Happiness C.O.D.Beatrice Manning
      1935SkyboundTeddy Blaine
      1935The Timid Young ManHelenShort
      1936Custer's Last StandBelle MeadeSerial
      1936Three on a LimbMollyShort
      1936Lucky TerrorAnn Thornton aka Madame Fatima
      1936Our RelationsLily
      1936The PlainsmanSouthern BelleUncredited
      1936Death in the AirHelen Gage
      1937High HatDixie Durkin
      1937The Great Hospital MysteryMiss WhiteUncredited
      1937Slaves in BondageDona Lee
      1937Trailin' TroublePatience 'Patty' Blair
      1938Sunset Murder CaseNita Madera
      1938Race SuicideFlorence Davis
      1940Ghost Valley RaidersLinda Marley
      1940A Night at Earl Carroll'sChorus GirlUncredited
      1941You're the OneGirl
      1942Pardon My SarongGirl on Bus with TommyUncredited
      1943Taxi, MisterChorus Girl
      1943Confessions of a Vice BaronFlorence Davis (edited from 'Race Suicide')Uncredited, (archive footage)
      1949Two Knights from BrooklynChorus GirlUncredited, (archive footage)

      References
      1. Wilson, Scott (2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. (2 volume set). McFarland. p. 22. ISBN 9780786479924. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
      2. Maltin, Leonard (1993). The Laurel & Hardy Book. New York: Curtis Books. p. 272; OCLC 474919453
      3. "Hollywood Round-Up". The News-Herald. Pennsylvania, Franklin. United Press. October 21, 1935. p. 4. Retrieved April 29, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access
      4. "Marriages". Billboard. November 28, 1942. p. 27. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
      5. "Lona Andre Gets Divorce". The Monroe News-Star. Louisiana, Monroe. Associated Press. May 23, 1947. p. 8. Retrieved April 29, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access
      6. ""The Norconian Resort Supreme" (in 1938 actress Lona Andre established the women's world golfing record by shooting 156 holes of golf in 11 hours and 56 minutes)". VividlyVintage.com. July 6, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
      • Los Angeles Times, "Change Of Mind Balks Marriage", November 2, 1933, Page 17.
      • Los Angeles Times, "Musical Picture Tops Program On Pantages Screen", October 18, 1934, Page 19.
      • Los Angeles Times, "Daughter Trio Elope; Cupid Snares Mother", June 7, 1935, Page A1.
      • Los Angeles Times, "Lona Andre's Marriage Ends With Annulment", October 19, 1935, Page A3.
      • Ogden, Utah Standard-Examiner, "Going Hollywood", October 28, 1938, Page 9.
      • Syracuse Herald-Journal, "Big Phone Bill Wins Divorce", March 23, 1947, Page 104.
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