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Barbara Britton

January 07, 2023

Barbara Britton (born Barbara Maurine Brantingham, September 26, 1920 – January 17, 1980) was an American film and television actress. She is best known for her Western film roles opposite Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, and Gene Autry and for her two-year tenure as inquisitive amateur sleuth Pam North on the television and radio series Mr. and Mrs. North.[2]

Barbara Britton
Britton in 1953
Born
Barbara Maurine Brantingham

(1920-09-26)September 26, 1920
Long Beach, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 1980(1980-01-17) (aged 59)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery Bronx
Occupation(s)Actress, Mayor of Hollywood (1952)
Years active1941–1980
Spouse
Dr. Eugene Czukor
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(m. 1945)​
Children3[1]

Early life

Britton was born September 26, 1920, in Long Beach, California.[3] Her involvement with stage productions began when she was 14.[4] She attended Polytechnic High School and Long Beach City College, majoring in speech with the intention of working as a speech and drama teacher. While in school, she began to show an interest in acting and working on local stage productions.[5] Britton was a Republican, and she campaigned for Dwight D. Eisenhower in both 1952 and 1956.[6]

Career

In 1941, while appearing in a Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, a photo of Britton was used on the front page of a local newspaper. A talent scout took notice, and she was soon signed to a Paramount Pictures contract.[5] (Another source says that a talent scout spotted her as the lead in the production of The Old Maid at her college, and "three weeks later she was signed by Paramount Pictures as a stock player."[4])

Film

That same year, she appeared in her first two films: the William Boyd Western Secret of the Wastelands and Louisiana Purchase starring Bob Hope. Her first major film appearance was in a small role in the John Wayne film Reap the Wild Wind (1942). In 1944, she gave a very affecting performance with Ray Milland in Till We Meet Again.

During the 1940s Britton starred in three films for which she is most recognized today, two of which co-starred Randolph Scott. The first was the 1945 film Captain Kidd with Scott, followed by The Virginian in 1946 opposite Joel McCrea. The third was the 1947 Randolph Scott film Gunfighters. She teamed with Scott again in the 1948 Western Albuquerque, and that same year she starred opposite Gene Autry in Loaded Pistols. In total, she starred or appeared in 26 films during that decade.

Television

Britton starred in the 1950s television show Mr. and Mrs. North, a Thin Man-like mystery show, with Richard Denning and Francis De Sales. She was probably best known for being the spokeswoman for Revlon products in the 1950s and 1960s, appearing in advertisements and commercials that included live spots on The $64,000 Question. She also portrayed Laura Petrie in Carl Reiner's Head of the Family, the 1959 pilot for the later Dick Van Dyke Show.

One of Britton's last roles was on the daytime television soap opera One Life to Live in 1979.

Magazines

Over a 24-month span, Britton's picture appeared on more than 100 magazine covers, including those of Ladies Home Journal, Woman's Home Companion, and McCall's. In 1949, a newspaper article reported, "Today, Barbara Britton's picture has appeared on more national magazine covers than any other motion picture actress in the world."[4]

Personal life

 
TV actress Barbara Britton poses with men at the Tupperware Jubilee - Orlando, Florida

Reportedly, in 1944, Britton suffered from nervous exhaustion due to overwork and was advised to seek the help of physician and psychoanalyst Dr. Eugene J. Czukor.[3] Britton and Czukor, who was 22 years her senior, were married on April 2, 1945. At one time, the couple had a home on Victoria Drive in Laguna Beach, California.[3][7] They moved to Manhattan in 1957.[8] For many years, Britton and her husband lived in a rambling, red-shingled farmhouse in Bethel, Connecticut. Sharing their love of antiques, they opened a shop in an early American barn in the antique-gallery enclave of Woodbury, Connecticut. They had two children, Ted and Christina. Their marriage lasted for 34 years until Britton's death.[8] She died of pancreatic cancer at her Manhattan apartment on January 17, 1980, at the age of 59.[8]

Honors and awards

In 1948, Britton was given a key to the City of Long Beach, California.[3] On February 8, 1960, she received a star for television on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; her star is located at 1719 Vine Street.

Filmography

Films

Television series

Radio

References

  1. ^ "Barbara Britton - The Private Life and Times of Barbara Britton. Barbara Britton Pictures".
  2. ^ Erickson, Hal. "Barbara Britton". Allmovie. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d Danson, Tom (October 16, 1949). "Barbara Britton* one ol filmland's delightful personalities". Independent Press Telegram. Long Beach..
  4. ^ a b c "College Stage to Movie Set". Independent. Independent Press-Telegram. October 16, 1949. p. 2. Retrieved May 22, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ a b . Matinee Classics. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  6. ^ Hollywood Trivia by David P. Strauss, 1984; Greenwich House. Pg. 104
  7. ^ "West Coast Theater: It Gives Film Stars Fling At The Stage". Life Magazine. Vol. 27, no. 8. August 22, 1949. pp. 41–44.
  8. ^ a b c Saxon, Wolfgang (January 19, 1980). "Barbara Britton, Film Actress, 59; Was TV Revlon Girl Began in a Western". The New York Times. p. 28.
  9. ^ Kirby, Walter (March 23, 1952). "Better Radio Programs for the Week". The Decatur Daily Review. The Decatur Daily Review. p. 44. Retrieved May 21, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.  

External links

 
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Barbara Britton born Barbara Maurine Brantingham September 26 1920 January 17 1980 was an American film and television actress She is best known for her Western film roles opposite Randolph Scott Joel McCrea and Gene Autry and for her two year tenure as inquisitive amateur sleuth Pam North on the television and radio series Mr and Mrs North 2 Barbara BrittonBritton in 1953BornBarbara Maurine Brantingham 1920 09 26 September 26 1920Long Beach California U S DiedJanuary 17 1980 1980 01 17 aged 59 Manhattan New York U S Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery BronxOccupation s Actress Mayor of Hollywood 1952 Years active1941 1980SpouseDr Eugene Czukor m 1945 wbr Children3 1 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Film 2 2 Television 2 3 Magazines 3 Personal life 4 Honors and awards 5 Filmography 5 1 Films 5 2 Television series 5 3 Radio 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditBritton was born September 26 1920 in Long Beach California 3 Her involvement with stage productions began when she was 14 4 She attended Polytechnic High School and Long Beach City College majoring in speech with the intention of working as a speech and drama teacher While in school she began to show an interest in acting and working on local stage productions 5 Britton was a Republican and she campaigned for Dwight D Eisenhower in both 1952 and 1956 6 Career EditIn 1941 while appearing in a Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade a photo of Britton was used on the front page of a local newspaper A talent scout took notice and she was soon signed to a Paramount Pictures contract 5 Another source says that a talent scout spotted her as the lead in the production of The Old Maid at her college and three weeks later she was signed by Paramount Pictures as a stock player 4 Film Edit That same year she appeared in her first two films the William Boyd Western Secret of the Wastelands and Louisiana Purchase starring Bob Hope Her first major film appearance was in a small role in the John Wayne film Reap the Wild Wind 1942 In 1944 she gave a very affecting performance with Ray Milland in Till We Meet Again During the 1940s Britton starred in three films for which she is most recognized today two of which co starred Randolph Scott The first was the 1945 film Captain Kidd with Scott followed by The Virginian in 1946 opposite Joel McCrea The third was the 1947 Randolph Scott film Gunfighters She teamed with Scott again in the 1948 Western Albuquerque and that same year she starred opposite Gene Autry in Loaded Pistols In total she starred or appeared in 26 films during that decade Television Edit Britton starred in the 1950s television show Mr and Mrs North a Thin Man like mystery show with Richard Denning and Francis De Sales She was probably best known for being the spokeswoman for Revlon products in the 1950s and 1960s appearing in advertisements and commercials that included live spots on The 64 000 Question She also portrayed Laura Petrie in Carl Reiner s Head of the Family the 1959 pilot for the later Dick Van Dyke Show One of Britton s last roles was on the daytime television soap opera One Life to Live in 1979 Magazines Edit Over a 24 month span Britton s picture appeared on more than 100 magazine covers including those of Ladies Home Journal Woman s Home Companion and McCall s In 1949 a newspaper article reported Today Barbara Britton s picture has appeared on more national magazine covers than any other motion picture actress in the world 4 Personal life Edit TV actress Barbara Britton poses with men at the Tupperware Jubilee Orlando Florida Reportedly in 1944 Britton suffered from nervous exhaustion due to overwork and was advised to seek the help of physician and psychoanalyst Dr Eugene J Czukor 3 Britton and Czukor who was 22 years her senior were married on April 2 1945 At one time the couple had a home on Victoria Drive in Laguna Beach California 3 7 They moved to Manhattan in 1957 8 For many years Britton and her husband lived in a rambling red shingled farmhouse in Bethel Connecticut Sharing their love of antiques they opened a shop in an early American barn in the antique gallery enclave of Woodbury Connecticut They had two children Ted and Christina Their marriage lasted for 34 years until Britton s death 8 She died of pancreatic cancer at her Manhattan apartment on January 17 1980 at the age of 59 8 Honors and awards EditIn 1948 Britton was given a key to the City of Long Beach California 3 On February 8 1960 she received a star for television on the Hollywood Walk of Fame her star is located at 1719 Vine Street Filmography EditFilms Edit Secrets of the Wasteland 1941 Jennifer Kendall Louisiana Purchase 1941 Louisiana Belle The Fleet s In 1942 Eileen Wright Reap the Wild Wind 1942 Charleston Lady Beyond the Blue Horizon 1942 Pamela Girl at Circus uncredited Wake Island 1942 Sally Cameron uncredited Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch 1942 Miss Lucy Olcott Freedom Comes High 1943 Short Ellen Blanding Young and Willing 1943 Marge Benson Dennison So Proudly We Hail 1943 Lt Rosemary Larson The Story of Dr Wassell 1944 Ruth Till We Meet Again 1944 Sister Clothilde aka Louise Dupree The Great John L 1945 Kathy Harkness Captain Kidd 1945 Lady Anne Dunstan The Virginian 1946 Molly Wood They Made Me a Killer 1946 June Reynolds The Fabulous Suzanne 1946 Suzanne The Return of Monte Cristo 1946 Angel Picard Gunfighters 1947 Bess Banner Albuquerque 1948 Letty Tyler Mr Reckless 1948 Betty Denton The Untamed Breed 1948 Cherry Lucas Loaded Pistols 1948 Mary Evans I Shot Jesse James 1949 Cynthy Cover Up 1949 Anita Weatherby Champagne for Caesar 1950 Gwenn Bottomley The Bandit Queen 1950 Zara Montalvo aka Lola Belmont The Raiders 1952 Elizabeth Ainsworth Ride the Man Down 1952 Lottie Priest Bwana Devil 1952 Alice Hayward Dragonfly Squadron 1954 Donna Cottrell Ain t Misbehavin 1955 Pat Beaton Night Freight 1955 Wanda The Spoilers 1955 Helen Chester Majeok 1967 Television series Edit Armstrong Circle Theatre 1950 1951 Pulitzer Prize Playhouse 1951 Lux Video Theatre 1951 Hilda Lights Out 1951 Cameo Theatre 1951 Schlitz Playhouse 1952 Pamela Mr and Mrs North 1952 1954 Pamela North Kitty Pomeroy Danger 1954 Climax 1955 Duana Clarke Appointment with Adventure 1955 Robert Montgomery Presents 1950 1955 Liz The Christophers 1955 The Ford Television Theatre 1955 Alice Kathy Collins Head of the Family Pilot for what would become The Dick Van Dyke Show 1959 The Comedy Spot 1960 Laura Petrie One Life to Live 1968 Fran Craig Gordon 1 1979 1980 final appearance Radio Edit Stars in the Air 1952 Episode Weekend for Three 9 Mr and Mrs North 1953 1955 References Edit Barbara Britton The Private Life and Times of Barbara Britton Barbara Britton Pictures Erickson Hal Barbara Britton Allmovie Retrieved July 28 2012 a b c d Danson Tom October 16 1949 Barbara Britton one ol filmland s delightful personalities Independent Press Telegram Long Beach a b c College Stage to Movie Set Independent Independent Press Telegram October 16 1949 p 2 Retrieved May 22 2015 via Newspapers com a b Barbara Britton Matinee Classics Archived from the original on October 21 2013 Retrieved July 28 2012 Hollywood Trivia by David P Strauss 1984 Greenwich House Pg 104 West Coast Theater It Gives Film Stars Fling At The Stage Life Magazine Vol 27 no 8 August 22 1949 pp 41 44 a b c Saxon Wolfgang January 19 1980 Barbara Britton Film Actress 59 Was TV Revlon Girl Began in a Western The New York Times p 28 Kirby Walter March 23 1952 Better Radio Programs for the Week The Decatur Daily Review The Decatur Daily Review p 44 Retrieved May 21 2015 via Newspapers com External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Barbara Britton Barbara Britton at IMDb Barbara Britton at the Internet Broadway Database Barbara Britton at the Internet Off Broadway Database Barbara Britton at AllMovie Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Barbara Britton amp oldid 1116307890, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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