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The Incredible Petrified World (1957) -- Four adventurers descend to the depths of the ocean when the cable on their underwater diving bell snaps...
"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (1993): Season 1: Episode 21 -- Clark, Perry, Jimmy and Jack try to prove Luthor guilty of corrupt actions.
Invasion USA (1952) -- Open-ended Trailer from Good Times Entertainment
I Was a Teenage Frankenstein (1957) -- US Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tri Star
"Leave It to Beaver" (1957): Season 1: Episode 5 -- Moviesbox.us - Trailer (Flash)

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Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, the future movie and TV actress moved to... more
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Actress:
  1. Hollywood: The Movie (1996) (V) .... Old Dora
  2. "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" .... Mrs. Howard (2 episodes, 1994)
        - The Washington Affair: Part 1 (1994) TV episode .... Mrs. Howard
        - The Washington Affair: Part 2 (1994) TV episode .... Mrs. Howard
  3. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" .... Ellen Lane (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka Lois & Clark
    ... aka The New Adventures of Superman (UK)
        - The House of Luthor (1994) TV episode .... Ellen Lane
  4. Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love (1991) (TV) .... Katherine
  5. "Midnight Caller" .... Meredith Gaynor (1 episode, 1991)
        - The Added Starter (1991) TV episode .... Meredith Gaynor

  6. Kiss Shot (1989) (TV)
  7. Goodnight, Sweet Marilyn (1989) .... Gladys Baker
  8. A Whisper Kills (1988) (TV)
    ... aka Whisperkill

  9. The Baby Maker (1970) .... Tish's Mother

  10. "Summer Fun" .... Milly Thompson (1 episode, 1966)
        - Thompson's Ghost (1966) TV episode .... Milly Thompson
  11. Thompson's Ghost (1966) (TV) .... Milly Thompson
  12. "Slattery's People" .... Helen Mayfield (1 episode, 1964)
        - Question: Which One Has the Privilege? (1964) TV episode .... Helen Mayfield
  13. "Death Valley Days" .... Annie Stewart / ... (6 episodes, 1952-1964)
    ... aka Call of the West (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka The Pioneers (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Trails West (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Western Star Theater (USA: syndication title)
        - The Left Hand Is Damned (1964) TV episode .... Dora
        - The Lucky Cow (1964) TV episode
        - A Gun Is Not a Gentleman (1963) TV episode .... Lois Bouquette
        - The Light on the Mountain (1954) TV episode .... Annie Stewart
        - Solomon in All His Glory (1953) TV episode
          (1 more)
  14. "Gunsmoke" .... Edna Lowell / ... (3 episodes, 1958-1964)
    ... aka Gun Law (UK)
    ... aka Marshal Dillon (USA: rerun title)
        - Homecoming (1964) TV episode .... Edna Lowell
        - Phoebe Strunk (1962) TV episode .... Rose Kinney
        - Wild West (1958) TV episode .... Hattie Kelly
  15. "The Patty Duke Show" .... Secretary (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
        - The Cousins (1964) TV episode .... Secretary
        - Pilot (1963) TV episode
  16. "The Virginian" .... Mrs. Marden (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka The Men from Shiloh (USA: new title)
        - Smile of a Dragon (1964) TV episode .... Mrs. Marden
  17. "Perry Mason" .... Frieda Crawson / ... (3 episodes, 1958-1964)
        - The Case of the Ice-Cold Hands (1964) TV episode .... Inez Fremont
        - The Case of the Cowardly Lion (1961) TV episode .... Frieda Crawson
        - The Case of the Black-Eyed Blonde (1958) TV episode .... Norma Carter
  18. "The Untouchables" .... Angela Carney / ... (3 episodes, 1959-1962)
        - A Fist of Five (1962) TV episode .... Angela Carney
        - The Frank Nitti Story (1960) TV episode .... Ellie Morley
        - Ain't We Got Fun (1959) TV episode .... Renee Sullivan
  19. "Rawhide" .... Elizabeth Gwynn / ... (2 episodes, 1959-1961)
        - The Little Fishes (1961) TV episode .... Elizabeth Gwynn
        - Incident of the Judas Trap (1959) TV episode .... Nora Sage
  20. "Tales of Wells Fargo" .... Pat Denton / ... (2 episodes, 1958-1961)
        - Bitter Vengeance (1961) TV episode .... Ruby Martin
        - Alias Jim Hardie (1958) TV episode .... Pat Denton
  21. "Gunslinger" .... Teresa Perez (1 episode, 1961)
        - Johnny Sergeant (1961) TV episode .... Teresa Perez
  22. "The Best of the Post" .... Mollie (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Murderer (1960) TV episode .... Mollie
  23. "Hawaiian Eye" .... Laura Seldon (1 episode, 1960)
        - With This Ring (1960) TV episode .... Laura Seldon
  24. "The DuPont Show with June Allyson" .... Penny (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka The June Allyson Show
        - The Trench Coat (1960) TV episode .... Penny

  25. "Hennesey" .... Dr. Patricia Granger (1 episode, 1959)
        - Hennesey and the Lady Doctor (1959) TV episode .... Dr. Patricia Granger
  26. "Lux Playhouse" .... Ellen Packer (1 episode, 1959)
        - The Case of the Two Sisters (1959) TV episode .... Ellen Packer
  27. "Black Saddle" .... Maggie Dawes (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka The Westerners (USA: syndication title)
        - Client: Dawes (1959) TV episode .... Maggie Dawes
  28. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" .... Belle (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka Desilu Playhouse
        - Trial at Devil's Canyon (1959) TV episode .... Belle
  29. "This Is Alice" .... Clarissa Holliday / ... (39 episodes, 1958)
        - Big Louie Comes Though (1958) TV episode .... Mom Holliday
        - Alice Goes to Washington (1958) TV episode .... Clarissa Holliday
        - Alice Plays Cupid (1958) TV episode .... Clarissa Holliday
        - Alice Plays Detective (1958) TV episode .... Clarissa Holliday
        - American Beauty (1958) TV episode .... Clarissa Holliday
          (34 more)
  30. Cattle Empire (1958) .... Janice Hamilton
  31. "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" .... Monica (1 episode, 1958)
    ... aka Call Mr. 'D' (USA: syndication title)
        - Another Man's Poison (1958) TV episode .... Monica
  32. Blood Arrow (1958) .... Bess Johnson
  33. "General Electric Theater" .... Heather (3 episodes, 1954-1958)
    ... aka G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
    ... aka G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
        - The Last Town Car, Part 2 (1958) TV episode .... Heather
        - The Last Town Car, Part 1 (1958) TV episode .... Heather
        - Here Comes Calvin (1954) TV episode
  34. I Was a Teenage Frankenstein (1957) .... Margaret
    ... aka Teenage Frankenstein (UK)
  35. "Leave It to Beaver" .... Betty Donaldson (1 episode, 1957)
        - New Neighbors (1957) TV episode .... Betty Donaldson
  36. Chicago Confidential (1957) (uncredited) .... Helen Fremont
  37. The Incredible Petrified World (1957) .... Dale Marshall
  38. "Disneyland" .... Mrs. Martin (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title)
        - Along the Oregon Trail (1956) TV episode .... Mrs. Martin
  39. Girls in Prison (1956) .... Dorothy
  40. So Your Wife Wants to Work (1956) .... Alice McDoakes
  41. "Chevron Hall of Stars" .... Mary (1 episode, 1956)
        - Harrigan's Ghost (1956) TV episode .... Mary
  42. "Crossroads" (1 episode, 1956)
        - God in the Street (1956) TV episode
  43. "It's a Great Life" .... Ann / ... (2 episodes, 1954-1956)
    ... aka The Bachelors (syndication title)
        - Private Eyes (1956) TV episode .... Lola
        - Denny's Big Night (1954) TV episode .... Ann
  44. So You Want to Be Pretty (1956) .... Alice McDoakes
  45. "Four Star Playhouse" .... Marsha (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka Best in Mystery (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Four Star Theatre (UK: new title)
    ... aka Singer Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Star Performance (USA: rerun title)
        - Once to Every Woman (1956) TV episode .... Marsha
  46. "Navy Log" .... Marge (1 episode, 1956)
        - Web Feet (1956) TV episode .... Marge
  47. "TV Reader's Digest" (1 episode, 1956)
        - The Man Who Beat Death (1956) TV episode
  48. "This Is the Life" .... Betty (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka The Fisher Family (USA: rerun title)
        - I Killed Lieutenant Hartwell (1956) TV episode .... Betty
  49. God Is in the Streets (1956)
  50. "Frontier" .... Medora De More (2 episodes, 1955)
        - King of the Dakotas: Part 2 (1955) TV episode .... Medora De More
        - King of the Dakotas: Part 1 (1955) TV episode .... Medora De More
  51. "The Great Gildersleeve" .... Sally Fuller (1 episode, 1955)
        - Gildy Goes Diving (1955) TV episode .... Sally Fuller
  52. "Lassie" .... Miss Vernon (1 episode, 1955)
    ... aka Jeff's Collie (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Timmy and Lassie (USA: syndication title)
        - The School (1955) TV episode .... Miss Vernon
  53. "Science Fiction Theatre" .... Karen Sheldon (1 episode, 1955)
        - Barrier of Silence (1955) TV episode .... Karen Sheldon
  54. "Stage 7" .... Alice (2 episodes, 1955)
        - Debt to a Stranger (1955) TV episode .... Alice
        - Appointment in Highbridge (1955) TV episode
  55. "Willy" .... Betty Estrada (1 episode, 1955)
        - Willy and El Flamenco (1955) TV episode .... Betty Estrada
  56. "The Lone Ranger" .... Ann Wyman / ... (3 episodes, 1953-1955)
        - The Woman in the White Mask (1955) TV episode .... Mary Prince, alias Jane Johnson
        - The Perfect Crime (1953) TV episode .... Naomi Courtwright
        - Stage to Estacado (1953) TV episode .... Ann Wyman
  57. "The Millionaire" .... Fiancee (2 episodes, 1955)
    ... aka If You Had a Million
        - The Jack Martin Story (1955) TV episode
        - The Fred Malcolm Story (1955) TV episode .... Fiancee
  58. "Cavalcade of America" .... Barbara Leland (1 episode, 1955)
    ... aka DuPont Presents the Cavalcade Theatre (USA: fourth season title)
    ... aka DuPont Theater (USA: fifth season title)
        - The Gift of Dr. Minot (1955) TV episode .... Barbara Leland
  59. "Professional Father" .... Madge Allen (3 episodes, 1955)
        - Episode #1.9 (1955) TV episode .... Madge Allen
        - Episode #1.3 (1955) TV episode .... Madge Allen
        - Episode #1.1 (1955) TV episode .... Madge Allen
  60. Panther Girl of the Kongo (1955) .... Jean Evans, Panther Girl
    ... aka The Claw Monsters (USA: recut version)
  61. "The Public Defender" (1 episode, 1954)
        - Moonshine (1954) TV episode
  62. "The Duke" .... Gloria (13 episodes, 1954)
        - Episode #1.13 (1954) TV episode .... Gloria
        - Episode #1.12 (1954) TV episode .... Gloria
        - Episode #1.11 (1954) TV episode .... Gloria
        - Episode #1.10 (1954) TV episode .... Gloria
        - Episode #1.9 (1954) TV episode .... Gloria
          (8 more)
  63. "The Adventures of Kit Carson" .... Jane Sanders (2 episodes, 1954)
    ... aka Kit Carson
        - Riders of the Hooded League (1954) TV episode
        - The Hermit of Indian Ridge (1954) TV episode .... Jane Sanders
  64. Gunfighters of the Northwest (1954) .... Rita Carville
  65. So You're Having Neighbor Trouble (1954) .... Alice McDoakes
  66. So You Want to Be an Heir (1953) (uncredited) .... Alice McDoakes
  67. So You Think You Can't Sleep (1953) (uncredited) .... Alice McDoakes
  68. Here Come the Girls (1953) (uncredited) .... Chorus Girl
    ... aka Champagne for Everybody
  69. El Paso Stampede (1953) .... Alice Clark
  70. Topeka (1953) .... Marian Harrison
  71. So You Love Your Dog (1953) .... Alice McDoakes
  72. "I'm the Law" (1 episode, 1953)
        - The Button Story (1953) TV episode
  73. So You Want a Television Set (1953) (uncredited) .... Alice McDoakes
  74. "Ramar of the Jungle" .... Donna Sharp (1 episode, 1953)
        - The Doomed Safari (1953) TV episode .... Donna Sharp
  75. "Your Jeweler's Showcase" .... Betty Tucker (2 episodes, 1953)
        - The Bean Farm (1953) TV episode
        - Cell 14 (1953) TV episode .... Betty Tucker
  76. Perils of the Jungle (1953) .... Jo Carter
  77. She's Back on Broadway (1953) (uncredited) .... Blonde
  78. "Adventures of Superman" .... Lois Lane (26 episodes, 1951-1953)
    ... aka Superman (Australia)
        - Crime Wave (1953) TV episode .... Lois Lane
        - Ghost Wolf (1953) TV episode .... Lois Lane
        - Czar of the Underworld (1953) TV episode (credit only) .... Lois Lane
        - The Human Bomb (1953) TV episode .... Lois Lane
        - The Riddle of the Chinese Jade (1953) TV episode .... Lois Lane
          (21 more)
  79. Marshal of Cedar Rock (1953) .... Martha Clark
  80. Jungle Drums of Africa (1953) .... Carol Bryant
  81. "The Abbott and Costello Show" .... Millie Montrose (1 episode, 1953)
        - Cheapskates (1953) TV episode .... Millie Montrose
  82. "Terry and the Pirates" .... Georgia Pettigrew (1 episode, 1953)
        - The Green God (1953) TV episode .... Georgia Pettigrew
  83. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1 episode, 1952)
    ... aka Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
        - A String of Beads (1952) TV episode
  84. The Maverick (1952) .... Della Watson
  85. Invasion USA (1952) .... Mrs. Mulfory
  86. Wyoming Roundup (1952) .... Terry Howard
  87. So You Want to Wear the Pants (1952) .... Alice McDoakes
  88. Flat Top (1952) .... Dorothy Collier
    ... aka Eagles of the Fleet (UK)
  89. Canyon Ambush (1952) .... Marian Gaylord
  90. Fargo (1952) .... Kathy MacKenzie
  91. So You're Going to a Convention (1952) .... Alice McDoakes
  92. "Racket Squad" (1 episode, 1952)
        - One for the Books (1952) TV episode
  93. The Gunman (1952) .... Anita Forester
    ... aka Mr. Hobo
  94. So You Want to Get It Wholesale (1952) .... Alice McDoakes
  95. Scorching Fury (1952) .... Mrs. Penn, woman on sidewalk
  96. "The Range Rider" .... Doris Burton / ... (2 episodes, 1952)
        - Pale Horse (1952) TV episode .... Jane Tracy
        - Trail of the Lawless (1952) TV episode .... Doris Burton
  97. "Craig Kennedy, Criminologist" .... Natalie Larkin (1 episode)
        - Fugitive Money (????) TV episode .... Natalie Larkin
  98. Stage to Blue River (1951) .... Joyce Westbrook
  99. The Longhorn (1951) .... Gail
  100. Superman and the Mole-Men (1951) .... Lois Lane
    ... aka Superman and the Strange People
  101. So You Want to Be a Plumber (1951) .... Alice McDoakes
  102. So You Want to Be a Bachelor (1951) .... Alice McDoakes
  103. Oklahoma Justice (1951) .... Goldie Vaughn
  104. So You Want to Buy a Used Car (1951) .... Alice McDoakes
  105. So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger (1951) (uncredited) .... Alice McDoakes
  106. Nevada Badmen (1951) .... Carol Bannon
  107. "Stars Over Hollywood" (1 episode, 1951)
        - Nor Gloom of Night (1951) TV episode
  108. So You Want to Be a Cowboy (1951) .... Alice McDoakes
  109. Canyon Raiders (1951) .... Alice Long (acting sheriff)
  110. Man from Sonora (1951) .... Cinthy Allison
  111. Valentino (1951) .... Universal Studios Casting Clerk
  112. "The Cisco Kid" .... Marge Lacey / ... (4 episodes, 1950-1951)
        - Uncle Disinherits Niece (1951) TV episode .... Marge Lacey
        - Phoney Sheriff (1951) TV episode .... Miss Lacey
        - Haven for Heavies (1951) TV episode .... Miss Doran
        - Wedding Blackmail (1950) TV episode .... Marge Lacey
  113. The Sun Was Setting (1951) (TV) .... Rene
    ... aka The Sun Also Sets
  114. Outlaws of Texas (1950) .... Anne Moore
  115. Blues Busters (1950) .... Sally Dolan
  116. My Blue Heaven (1950) (uncredited) .... Woman
  117. So You Want to Move (1950) (uncredited) .... Alice McDoakes
  118. So You Want to Hold Your Husband (1950) .... Alice McDoakes
  119. So You Think You're Not Guilty (1950) (uncredited) .... Alice McDoakes
  120. So You Want to Throw a Party (1950) .... Alice McDoakes

  121. My Foolish Heart (1949) (uncredited) .... College Girl on Phone
  122. So You Want to Get Rich Quick (1949) (uncredited) .... Alice McDoakes
  123. The House Across the Street (1949) (uncredited) .... 'Gorgeous', Restaurant Photographer
  124. So You're Having In-Law Trouble (1949) (uncredited) .... Alice McDoakes
  125. So You Want to Be a Muscle Man (1949) .... Alice McDoakes
  126. Look for the Silver Lining (1949) (uncredited) .... Rosie
  127. A Kiss in the Dark (1949) (uncredited) .... Mrs. Hale
  128. "Your Show Time" (1 episode, 1949)
        - The Mummy's Foot (1949) TV episode
  129. So You Want to Be on the Radio (1948) (uncredited) .... Mrs. Alice McDoakes/Radio Voice
  130. Smart Girls Don't Talk (1948) (uncredited) .... Cigarette Girl
  131. So You Want to Be in Politics (1948) .... Alice McDoakes
Thanks:
  1. Superman 50th Anniversary (1988) (TV) (acknowledgment)
Self:
  1. Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself

  2. The Screen Director (1951) (uncredited) .... Herself
Archive Footage:
  1. Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film (2002) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself
  2. Christian Scare Films Vol. 4 (1999) (V) .... (segment "God Is In The Streets")
  3. The Claw Monsters (1966) (TV) .... Jean Evans
  4. U-238 and the Witch Doctor (1966) (TV) .... Carol Bryant


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Other Works:
Unaired pilot, "Squeegee," with Ben Blue and John Banner, directed by Phillip Rapp, written by Rapp and Richard M. Powell, 1955. more
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