Birthname: Glenda Farrell
| Sign | Cancer |
| Born | Jun 30, 1904 Enid, Oklahoma |
| Died | May 1, 1971 New York City, NY |
| Age | Died at 66 |
| Final Resting PlaceUnited States Military Academy Post Cemetery | |
Glenda Farrell | |
| Job | Actress |
| Years active | 1928-1969 |
| Top Roles | Dr. Jean Howard, Missouri Martin, Maude Snodgrass, Ma Tatum, Belle Howard Saunders |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Crime, Musical, Mystery |
| Top Topics | Romance (Comic), Book-Based, Pre-Code Cinema |
| Top Collaborators | Hal B. Wallis (Producer), Jack L. Warner (Producer), Samuel Bischoff (Producer), Mervyn LeRoy (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | Susan Hayward, Lena Horne, Madge Bellamy see more.. |
Glenda Farrell Overview:
Legendary actress, Glenda Farrell, was born on Jun 30, 1904 in Enid, Oklahoma. Farrell died at the age of 66 on May 1, 1971 in New York City, NY and was laid to rest in United States Military Academy Post Cemetery in West Point, Orange County, NY.
MINI BIO:
Buoyant, witty, blonde American actress with lived-in charm and long, pencilled eyebrows. Many cinemagoers' favorite wisecracking woman-of-the-world from Hollywood films of the 1930s, she is perhaps most fondly recalled as the intrepid girl reporter Torchy Blane. Was once said to have delivered a 400 word speech in 40 seconds. Won an Emmy in 1963. Died from lung cancer. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Farrell was never nominated for an Academy Award.
Glenda Farrell BlogHub Articles:
On DVD: Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell in Kansas City Princess (1934)
By KC on Jun 19, 2018 From Classic MoviesThroughout decades of movie fandom I’ve seen astonishing sights and transcendent works of art, and yet, if you asked me what I want to see at any given moment, I would probably ask to watch Glenda Farrell and Joan Blondell doing stuff. Whatever production they are in, they never let you down, ... Read full article
Classic Movie Travels: Glenda Farrell, Wichita, Kansas
By Annette Bochenek on Apr 19, 2018 From Classic Movie Hub BlogClassic Movie Travels: Glenda Farrell, Wichita, Kansas Glenda Farrell There are so many actresses to celebrate when it comes to Depression Era films, and Glenda Farrell is certainly one of them. Shining with snappy dialogue in several cleverly construed plots, it is no surprise that Glenda’s ... Read full article
On DVD: Guy Kibbee and Glenda Farrell Triple Features
By KC on Jan 3, 2018 From Classic MoviesI’ve appreciated Warner Archive’s strategy of packaging lesser known flicks in thematically arranged sets. It’s a great way to rediscover forgotten titles and get exposure to movies that, while worth a look, might not be of enough interest to justify individual release. With the re... Read full article
INSPIRATIONAL HEROES BLOGATHON: Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blane
on Dec 29, 2017 From Caftan WomanThe Midnite Drive-In and Hamlette's Soliloquy are hosting the Inspirational Heroes blogathon from December 29th to January 1st. From the every man to the superhero, what movie and character makes you cheer? Click HERE or HERE for what inspires fellow movie fans. "When I grow up I want to be Tor... Read full article
INSPIRATIONAL HEROES BLOGATHON: Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blane
on Dec 29, 2017 From Caftan WomanThe Midnite Drive-In and Hamlette's Soliloquy are hosting the Inspirational Heroes blogathon from December 29th to January 1st. From the every man to the superhero, what movie and character makes you cheer? Click HERE or HERE for what inspires fellow movie fans. "When I grow up I want to be Tor... Read full article
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Glenda Farrell Quotes:
Winton: I've only known you twenty-four hours, but I'm in love with you.
Florence: Doesn't usually take that long.
Maude Snodgrass: Your husband's better than crazy, he's a writer. And you'll be just another story to him, Susie, unless you love him enough to stay and put the ending on it. Don't let the senator's daughter write the fade-out.
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