Carole Landis Overview:

Actress, Carole Landis, was born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste on Jan 1, 1919 in Fairchild, WI. Landis died at the age of 29 on Jul 5, 1948 in Pacific Palisades, CA .

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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.

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Betty Grable, Victor Mature, and star in "I Wake Up Screaming"

By Stephen Reginald on Jun 13, 2022 From Classic Movie Man

Betty Grable, Victor Mature, and star in "I Wake Up Screaming" I Wake Up Screaming (1941) is an American film noir directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and starring Betty Grable, Victor Mature, and . Other cast members include Laird Cregar, Alan Mowbray, Allyn Joslyn, Eli... Read full article


– A Pictorial

By Art on Jan 1, 2014 From Classic Cinema Gold

“I wanted to be a success on the stage, the screen, or the radio. So I saved my money and when I had bus fare and $16.82 over, I told my mother, Clara, I was going to leave home. She was heartbroken, but she believed in me.” ~ “I want to be as good an actress as ... Read full article


: A Tragic Life in Hollywood

on Sep 3, 2013 From Journeys in Classic Film

If you’ve been a long-time reader you’re aware of my enjoyment for a good Hollywood conspiracy theory.? I’m a sucker for books involving the tragic life of celebrities and I’ve covered a few on here (most recently, my look at Pier Angeli: A Fragile Life).? After reading the e... Read full article


— a Saint Patrick’s Day Beauty!!

By Art on Mar 17, 2013 From Classic Cinema Gold

? ? ? — a Saint Patrick’s Day Beauty!! ? ? ? ? ? Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!! • Posted by Art • Sunday, March 17th, 2013 at 5:10 am • (0) Comment ... Read full article


At The Beach: (2)

By monty on Jul 22, 2012 From All Good Things

Carole holding on and having fun... Read full article


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Carole Landis Quotes:

Loretta: [to Vidocq] I must say you commit your crimes a la mode.


Eugéne François Vidocq: There's no fool so dangerous as a fool with brains.
Loretta: Except a woman so foolish as to fall in love.


Vicky Lynn: Is that all?
Larry Evans: No, but the rest of it isn't on the menu.
Vicky Lynn: You couldn't afford it if it was.


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Carole Landis Facts
Two older siblings: Dorothy Ridste Ross, born 1917, and Lawrence Ridste.

Parents: Alfred Ridste, Norwegian railroad mechanic; Clara Stentek Ridste (Polish). They separated when Carole was a baby.

Carole protested strongly and publicly against the nonsensical nickname "Ping Girl" (apparently short for "purring") coined by Hal Roach publicist Frank N. Seltzer in April 1940.

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