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Geraldine Carr | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1914 |
| Died | September 2, 1954 (aged 40) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Film and television actress |
| Spouse | Jess Carneol |
Geraldine Carr (January 10, 1914 – September 2, 1954) was an American film and television actress. She was best known for portraying Mabel in 30 episodes of the American situation comedy I Married Joan.
Career
[edit]Carr began her career in the 1949 film A Kiss in the Dark. She played Mabel, the title character's best friend, in the situation comedy I Married Joan from 1953 to 1954.[1] Carr later appeared in television programmes including three episodes of The Loretta Young Show, and in the films The Long, Long Trailer, and The Sniper.
On stage, Carr appeared in Red, Hot and Blue and Voice of the Turtle.[2]
Personal life and death
[edit]Carr was married to musician Jess Carneol.[2]
Carr died on September 2, 1954, at the age of 40, in an automobile crash in Hollywood, California.[3][4][5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | A Kiss in the Dark | Tenant | uncredited |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | Mrs. Creel | uncredited |
| 1951 | The Company She Keeps | Rita | uncredited |
| 1952 | The Sniper | Checker | |
| 1954 | The Long, Long Trailer | Tacy's Girlfriend | uncredited |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Gruen Guild Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1953–1954 | I Married Joan | Mabel/Mrs. Gilmore | 30 episodes |
| 1952–1953 | Chevron Theatre | 3 episodes | |
| 1952 | Mr. & Mrs. North | Edna Slawson | 1 episode |
| 1953–1954 | The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse | Nella | 2 episodes |
| 1953 | Hollywood Opening Night | 1 episode | |
| 1953 | My Hero | Marsha Pierce | 1 episode |
| 1953–1954 | The Loretta Young Show | Madeline/Sheila/Mrs. Henry | 3 episodes |
| 1953 | The Revlon Mirror Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1958 | Colgate Theatre | Aunt Sarah | 1 episode |
References
[edit]- ↑ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). "I Married Joan". The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows – 1946–Present (Ninth ed.). Ballantine Books. p. 654. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved October 29, 2025 – via Google Books.
- 1 2 "Actress in Joan Davis TV Show Dies in Crash". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 3, 1954. p. 2. Retrieved June 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Hollywood crash kills TV actress". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 3, 1954. p. 12. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ↑ "The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California – 2". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 3, 1954. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Tucker, David (April 2, 2014). Joan Davis: America's Queen of Film, Radio and Television Comedy. McFarland. p. 168. ISBN 9781476615028 – via Google Books.
External links
[edit]- Geraldine Carr at IMDb
- Geraldine Carr at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
- Rotten Tomatoes profile