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'''Phyllis Crane''' (August 7, 1914<ref name=club/>{{spaced ndash}}October 12, 1982) was a [[Canada|Canadian]]-born [[United States|American]] film [[Actor|actress]]. She appeared in over 45 films between 1928 and 1937.
'''Phyllis Crane''' (August 7, 1914<ref name=club/>{{spaced ndash}}October 12, 1982) was a [[Canadians|Canadian]]-born [[Americans|American]] film [[Actor|actress]]. She appeared in over 45 films between 1928 and 1937.


==Career==
Crane signed with [[Columbia Pictures]] in 1934.<ref>[http://www.allmovie.com/artist/phyllis-crane-p15628 "Phyllis Crane"]. allmovie.com. Retrieved May 27, 2012.</ref> Modern viewers will recognize Crane from her appearances in several early [[The Three Stooges|Three Stooges]] films, such as ''[[Three Little Pigskins]]'', ''[[Uncivil Warriors]]'', and ''[[Pop Goes the Easel]]''. Perhaps her most famous role was as Professor Nichols' daughter in ''[[Hoi Polloi (1935 film)|Hoi Polloi]]'' who [[Moe Howard]] tries to romance. While talking to him, she coos that he will find the "eternal spring" (the season).<ref name=club/>
Crane signed with [[Columbia Pictures]] in 1934.<ref>[http://www.allmovie.com/artist/phyllis-crane-p15628 "Phyllis Crane"]. allmovie.com. Retrieved May 27, 2012.</ref> Modern viewers will recognize Crane from her appearances in several early [[The Three Stooges|Three Stooges]] films, such as ''[[Three Little Pigskins]]'', ''[[Uncivil Warriors]]'', and ''[[Pop Goes the Easel]]''.


Perhaps her most famous role was as Professor Nichols' daughter in ''[[Hoi Polloi (1935 film)|Hoi Polloi]]'' who [[Moe Howard]] tries to romance. While talking to him, she coos that he will find the "eternal spring" (the season).<ref name=club/>
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Crane died of [[esophageal cancer]] in [[New York City]] on October 12, 1982.<ref name=club/>

==Death==
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Crane died at age 68 of [[esophageal cancer]] in [[New York City]] on October 12, 1982.<ref name=club/>


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==
* ''[[So This Is College]]'' (1929)
* ''[[The Girl Said No (1930 film)|The Girl Said No]]'' (1930)
* ''[[The Girl Said No (1930 film)|The Girl Said No]]'' (1930)
* ''[[College Lovers]]'' (1930)
* ''[[Ten Cents a Dance (1931 film)|Ten Cents a Dance]]'' (1931)
* ''[[Ten Cents a Dance (1931 film)|Ten Cents a Dance]]'' (1931)
* ''[[Possessed (1931 film)|Possessed]]'' (1931) (uncredited)
* ''[[Possessed (1931 film)|Possessed]]'' (1931) (uncredited)
* ''[[Hollywood Party]]'' (1934)
* ''[[Men in Black (1934 film)|Men in Black]]'' (1934) (uncredited)
* ''[[Men in Black (1934 film)|Men in Black]]'' (1934) (uncredited)
* ''[[Three Little Pigskins]]'' (1934)
* ''[[Three Little Pigskins]]'' (1934)
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 7 November 2024

Phyllis Crane
Publicity Photo of Phyllis Crane
Born
Phyllis Francis

(1914-08-07)August 7, 1914[1]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
DiedOctober 12, 1982(1982-10-12) (aged 68)
New York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1928–1937

Phyllis Crane (August 7, 1914[1] – October 12, 1982) was a Canadian-born American film actress. She appeared in over 45 films between 1928 and 1937.

Career

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Crane signed with Columbia Pictures in 1934.[2] Modern viewers will recognize Crane from her appearances in several early Three Stooges films, such as Three Little Pigskins, Uncivil Warriors, and Pop Goes the Easel.

Perhaps her most famous role was as Professor Nichols' daughter in Hoi Polloi who Moe Howard tries to romance. While talking to him, she coos that he will find the "eternal spring" (the season).[1]

Death

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Crane died at age 68 of esophageal cancer in New York City on October 12, 1982.[1]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Finegan, Richard (Fall 2013). "Phyllis Crane ... A Closer Look". The Three Stooges Journal (147). Gyynedd Valley, Pennsylvania: The Three Stooges Fan Club, Inc.: 8–9, 16.
  2. ^ "Phyllis Crane". allmovie.com. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
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