Lucile Browne
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 18, 1907 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Died
- May 10, 1976
- Active Years
- 1930–1950 (21 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Lucile Browne was an American film actress born on March 18, 1907, in Memphis, Tennessee. She starred opposite John Wayne in the 1935 films Texas Terror and Rainbow Valley. In 1932, while filming The Airmail Mystery, she met actor James Flavin, who became her husband. The couple remained together for more than 40 years until his death on April 23, 1976. Devastated over his death, Browne died seventeen days later on May 10, 1976, at the age of 69. She had one son, William James Flavin, who became a professor. Her career included 35 known acting credits in the film industry.
Career overview
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Name: Lucile Browne (also known as Lucile Ruth Br).
Birth: March 18, 1907, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Death: May 10, 1976 (aged 69).
Profession: American film actress.
Known Credits: 35.
Notable Films: Texas Terror (1935) and Rainbow Valley (1935), starring opposite John Wayne.
Personal/Career Connection: Met actor James Flavin while filming The Airmail Mystery in 1932.
Family: Married James Flavin (died April 23, 1976); one son, William James Flavin, a professor.
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Lucile Browne was an American film actress born on March 18, 1907, in Memphis, Tennessee. Throughout her career, she earned 35 known credits. She is recognized for her work in the 1935 films Texas Terror and Rainbow Valley, where she starred opposite John Wayne.
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In 1932, while filming The Airmail Mystery, Browne met actor James Flavin. The two married shortly after meeting and remained together for more than 40 years. Their marriage lasted until Flavin's death on April 23, 1976. Browne died seventeen days later on May 10, 1976, at the age of 69. She had one son, William James Flavin, who worked as a professor.
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Name: Lucile Browne / Lucile Ruth Br
Birth: March 18, 1907, Memphis, Tennessee
Death: May 10, 1976 (69 years old)
Credits: 35
Films: Texas Terror (1935), Rainbow Valley (1935), The Airmail Mystery (1932)
Co-star: John Wayne
Husband: James Flavin (met during The Airmail Mystery)
Son: William James Flavin (professor)
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Lucile Browne was an American film actress born on March 18, 1907, in Memphis, Tennessee. Also known as Lucile Ruth Br, she maintained a career in the film industry with 35 known acting credits. Among her notable film roles were her performances in
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
35 titles- No Sad Songs for Me (1950) as Mrs. Hendrickson (uncredited)
- A Woman of Distinction (1950) as Manicurist
- Wife to Spare (1947)
- Doctors Don't Tell (1941)
- Dead End (1937) as Well-Dressed Woman (uncredited)
- Cheyenne Rides Again (1937) as Sally Lane
- The Crooked Trail (1936) as Helen Carter
- Texas Terror (1935) as Bess Matthews
- Western Frontier (1935) as Mary Harper
- Secrets of Chinatown (1935) as Zenobia
- Rainbow Valley (1935) as Eleanor
- On Probation (1935) as Jane Murray
- Tumbling Tumbleweeds (1935) as Jerry
- The Law of the Wild (1934) as Alice Ingram
- The Brand of Hate (1934) as Margie Larkins
- Elinor Norton (1934) as Publisher's Staff
- Flying Down to Rio (1933) as Belinha's Friend (uncredited)
- The Devil's Brother (1933) as Zerlina
- The Mystery Squadron (1933) as Dorothy Gray
- Double Harness (1933) as Valerie Colby Moore
- Parole Girl (1933) as Miss Manning (uncredited)
- King of the Arena (1933) as Mary Hiller
- Call Her Sausage (1933) as Matilda Schmaltz (uncredited)
- The Crimson Paradise (1933) as Connie
- The Airmail Mystery (1932) as Mary Ross
- Cannonball Express (1932) as Sally
- The Texan (1932) as Mary Lou
- The Last of the Mohicans (1932) as Alice Munro
- Girls About Town (1931) as Edna Howard
- Battling with Buffalo Bill (1931) as Jane Mills
- Danger Island (1931) as Bonnie Adams
- Young as You Feel (1931) as Dorothy Gregson
- Soup to Nuts (1930) as Louise - Otto's Niece
- The Last of the Duanes (1930) as Ruth Garrett
- His Lesson (1915)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lucile Browne best known for?
Lucile Browne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including No Sad Songs for Me (1950), A Woman of Distinction (1950), Dead End (1937), Texas Terror (1935).
When and where was Lucile Browne born?
Lucile Browne was born on March 18, 1907 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. They passed away on May 10, 1976.
How many credits does Lucile Browne have?
Lucile Browne has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1950.
What is Lucile Browne's background in cinema and television?
Lucile Browne was an American film actress born on March 18, 1907, in Memphis, Tennessee. She starred opposite John Wayne in the 1935 films Texas Terror and Rainbow Valley. In 1932, while filming The Airmail Mystery, she met actor James Flavin, who became her husband. The couple remained together for more than 40 years...
Lucile Browne by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- A Woman of Distinction (1950) as Manicurist — aged about 43
- Dead End (1937) as Well-Dressed Woman (uncredited) — aged about 30
- No Sad Songs for Me (1950) as Mrs. Hendrickson (uncredited) — aged about 43
- Texas Terror (1935) as Bess Matthews — aged about 28
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