Leona Maricle
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 23, 1905 in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
- Died
- March 25, 1988
- Active Years
- 1935–1946 (12 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Leona Maricle (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes.
Source material: Provided [1] through [6].
Content rules: Only verifiable facts from sources. No invention.
Name: Leona Maricle.
Born: December 23, 1905, in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA.
Died: March 25, 1988 (age 82) in New York City, New York, USA.
Profession: American stage and film actress.
Known for: Distinctive characterizations of colorful ladies.
Known credits: Theodora Goes Wild (1936), My Reputation (1946), Beauty for the Asking (1939), A Scandal in Paris, The Mad Miss Manton, Johnny Eager, The Hard Way, and Woman Chases Man.
Education: Graduate of the College of Industrial Arts.
Personal: Married to Louis Jean Heydt (divorce mentioned in one source).
Leona Maricle was an American stage and film actress known for her distinctive characterizations of colorful ladies. She was born on December 23, 1905, in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA, and was a graduate of the College of Industrial Arts. Her acting credits include Theodora Goes Wild (1936), Beauty for the Asking (1939), My Reputation (1946), A Scandal in Paris, The Mad Miss Manton, Johnny Eager, The Hard Way, and Woman Chases Man. Maricle was married to Louis Jean Heydt. She died on March 25, 1988, in New York City, New York, USA, at the age of 82.
"Leona Maricle was an American stage and film actress known for her distinctive characterizations of colorful ladies. She was born on December 23, 1905, in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA, and was a graduate of the College of Industrial Arts. Her acting credits include
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Leona Maricle (Acting).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Name: Leona Maricle.
Born: December 23, 1905, in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA.
Died: March 25, 1988 (82 years old) in New York City, New York, USA.
Profession: American stage and film actress.
Known for: Distinctive characterizations of colorful ladies.
Known credits/work: Theodora Goes Wild (1936), My Reputation (1946), Beauty for the Asking (1939), A Scandal in Paris, The Mad Miss Manton, Johnny Eager, The Hard Way, and Woman Chases Man.
Other info: Graduate of the College of Industrial Arts. Married to Louis Jean Heydt.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and background.
Leona Maricle was an American stage and film actress born on December 23, 1905, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was a graduate of the College of Industrial Arts and became recognized for her distinctive characterizations of colorful ladies. Maricle was married to Louis Jean Heydt.
Paragraph 2: Career and notable works.
Her film and stage work includes several notable credits. She is known for her roles in Theodora Goes Wild (1936), My Reputation (1946), and Beauty for the Asking (1939). Other works associated with her career include A Scandal in Paris, The Mad Miss Manton, Johnny Eager, The Hard Way, and Woman Chases Man.
Paragraph 3: Death/Legacy (if needed to reach word count).
Maricle died on March 25, 1988, in New York City, New York, at the age of 82.
Current draft word count check:
"Leona Maricle was an American stage and film actress born on December 23, 1905, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was a graduate of the College of Industrial Arts and became recognized for her distinctive characterizations of colorful ladies. Maricle was married to Louis Jean Heydt.
Her film and stage work includes several notable credits. She is known for her roles in Theodora Goes Wild (1936), My Reputation (1946), and Beauty for the Asking (1939). Other works associated with her career include A Scandal in Paris, The Mad Miss Manton, Johnny Eager, The Hard Way, and Woman Chases Man.
Maricle died on March 25, 1988, in New York City, New York, at the age of 82."
Word count: ~115 words. This is too short. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
I can elaborate on the specific details provided without inventing anything.
Mention her birth location and date more formally.
Mention the specific films and their years where provided.
Mention the "known for" description more prominently.
Mention her marriage and the specific context if available (though the Wikipedia snippet about divorce is a bit specific, I'll stick to the marriage fact).
Revised Draft:
Leona Maricle was an American stage and film actress who was born on December 23, 1905, in Wichita Falls,
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Owner of Dress Shop
- Without Reservations (1946) as Baldwin's Secretary (uncredited)
- My Reputation (1946) as Riette Van Orman
- My Pal, Wolf (1944) as Priscilla Anstey
- The Hard Way (1943) as Laura Britton (Uncredited)
- Johnny Eager (1941) as Miss Mines
- Under Age (1941) as Mrs. Burke aka The Widow
- This Thing Called Love (1940) as Ruth Howland
- Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) as Mrs. Brownlee
- Curtain Call (1940) as Miss 'Smitty' Smith, Crandall's Secretary
- Judge Hardy and Son (1939) as Maria Horton
- Beauty for the Asking (1939) as Eve Harrington
- The Mad Miss Manton (1938) as Sheila Lane
- The Lone Wolf in Paris (1938) as Baroness Cambrell
- Comet Over Broadway (1938) as Janet Eaton
- Life Begins with Love (1937) as Millicent Bonham
- Women of Glamour (1937) as Carol Coulter
- Woman Chases Man (1937) as Nina Tennyson
- Parole Racket (1937) as Anna
- Theodora Goes Wild (1936) as Agnes Grant
- O'Shaughnessy's Boy (1935) as Cora O'Shaughnessy
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What movies or TV shows is Leona Maricle best known for?
Leona Maricle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Scandal in Paris (1946), Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940).
When and where was Leona Maricle born?
Leona Maricle was born on December 23, 1905 in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA. They passed away on March 25, 1988.
How many credits does Leona Maricle have?
Leona Maricle has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1946.
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Subject: Leona Maricle (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Source material: Provided [1] through [6]. Content rules: Only verifiable facts from sources. No invention. Name: Leona Maricle. Born: December 23, 190...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) as Mrs. Brownlee — aged about 34
- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Owner of Dress Shop — aged about 40
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