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Robert Paige

April 25, 2024

Robert Paige (born John Arthur Paige, December 2, 1911 – December 21, 1987) was an American actor and a TV newscaster and political correspondent and Universal Pictures leading man who made 65 films in his lifetime.

Robert Paige
Paige in 1957
Born
John Arthur Paige

(1911-12-02)December 2, 1911
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 1987(1987-12-21) (aged 76)
San Clemente, California, U.S.
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery Culver City, California
OccupationActor
Years active1934–1963
Spouses
Betty Henning
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(m. 1940; div. 1960)​
Joanne Ludden
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(m. 1962; div. 1980)​
Maxine Hoppe
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(m. 1985)​
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Children1

Early life edit

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1911, Paige was related to Admiral David Beatty, hero of the World War I Battle of Jutland.[citation needed]

Education edit

Contrary to some accounts, Paige was not a graduate of West Point. There were only three graduates of the U.S. Military Academy by the name of Paige, and this actor was not one of them. This has been verified by the USMA Register of Graduates.

Career edit

Paige began his screen career in 1934, initially billed as David Carlyle[2] to avoid confusion with another rising leading man, John Payne. His handsome features and assured speaking voice earned him prominent roles in motion pictures, such as Cain and Mabel with Clark Gable and Marion Davies. He worked primarily for Warner Brothers and Republic Pictures during this period. [citation needed]

In 1938 he signed a contract with Columbia Pictures, which changed his screen name to Robert Paige. Columbia cast him in "B" features and starred him in one serial, Flying G-Men. These were action pictures that didn't capitalize on his singing voice; when Columbia did allow him to sing, it was to supply uncredited vocals for other male stars. (He dubbed for Charles Starrett in the 1938 college musical Start Cheering.) When the Columbia contract lapsed, Paige moved to Paramount Pictures for one year, and appeared in seven feature films, the most noteworthy being the horror film The Monster and the Girl (1941).

Robert Paige finally found a home in 1941 at Universal Pictures, where he quickly became one of the studio's reliable stars. He played romantic leads in many Universal comedies and musicals, including those of Abbott and Costello, Olsen and Johnson, Gloria Jean, and Hugh Herbert, as well as numerous B-musicals, often paired with another singer, Jane Frazee. Many of Paige's performances displayed a flair for comedy, lending his romantic roles a breezy charm. He may be best remembered today for his heroic leading role in the classic 1943 horror film Son of Dracula. Paige left Universal after a corporate shakeup in 1946, when the studio temporarily abandoned its program of light entertainments in favor of serious, artistic films.[3] (Paige would return to Universal years later for one more feature, reuniting with Abbott and Costello in their science-fiction comedy Abbott and Costello Go to Mars.)

 
Robert Paige (left) and Frank Parker on Bride and Groom (1957)

Paige became an independent film producer in 1947 and entered the new field of television. He was the last permanent host of NBC's variety series The Colgate Comedy Hour, and won an Emmy in 1955 for "Best Male Personality" (a category that no longer exists). In the 1960s, he became a TV newscaster in Los Angeles at KABC-TV, Channel 7.[citation needed]

Paige continued to work in occasional films through 1963; his last two films were The Marriage-Go-Round (1961) and Bye Bye Birdie (1963). From 1966 to 1970 Paige was a newscaster and political correspondent for ABC News in Los Angeles. He left the news desk to become Deputy Supervisor of Los Angeles under Baxter Ward, and then moved into the public relations field. He retired in the late 1970s. [citation needed]

Death edit

Robert Paige died from a sudden aortic aneurysm in 1987. He was 76 years old.[4]

Spouses edit

Children edit

His only child, born when he was in his late 50s, is daughter Colleen Paige, a pet and home lifestyle expert, author, designer and the founder of National Dog Day, and many more philanthropic holidays. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her family and a menagerie of pets. [citation needed]

Filmography edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Robert Paige is Dead; Appeared in 65 Films". The New York Times. December 24, 1987.
  2. ^ Room, Adrian (2010). Dictionary of Pseudonyms: 13,000 Assumed Names and Their Origins, 5th ed. McFarland. p. 366. ISBN 978-0-7864-5763-2. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Scott and Jan MacGillivray, Gloria Jean: A Little Bit of Heaven, iUniverse, New York, 2005, ISBN 978-0595674541
  4. ^ Folkart, Burt a (December 23, 1987). "Obituaries : Robert Paige; Film Actor and TV Show Host". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 4, 2023.

External links edit

April 25, 2024
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Robert Paige born John Arthur Paige December 2 1911 December 21 1987 was an American actor and a TV newscaster and political correspondent and Universal Pictures leading man who made 65 films in his lifetime Robert PaigePaige in 1957BornJohn Arthur Paige 1911 12 02 December 2 1911Indianapolis Indiana U S DiedDecember 21 1987 1987 12 21 aged 76 San Clemente California U S Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery Culver City CaliforniaOccupationActorYears active1934 1963SpousesBetty Henning m 1940 div 1960 wbr Joanne Ludden m 1962 div 1980 wbr Maxine Hoppe m 1985 wbr 1 Children1 Contents 1 Early life 2 Education 3 Career 4 Death 5 Spouses 6 Children 7 Filmography 8 References 9 External linksEarly life editBorn in Indianapolis Indiana in 1911 Paige was related to Admiral David Beatty hero of the World War I Battle of Jutland citation needed Education editContrary to some accounts Paige was not a graduate of West Point There were only three graduates of the U S Military Academy by the name of Paige and this actor was not one of them This has been verified by the USMA Register of Graduates Career editPaige began his screen career in 1934 initially billed as David Carlyle 2 to avoid confusion with another rising leading man John Payne His handsome features and assured speaking voice earned him prominent roles in motion pictures such as Cain and Mabel with Clark Gable and Marion Davies He worked primarily for Warner Brothers and Republic Pictures during this period citation needed In 1938 he signed a contract with Columbia Pictures which changed his screen name to Robert Paige Columbia cast him in B features and starred him in one serial Flying G Men These were action pictures that didn t capitalize on his singing voice when Columbia did allow him to sing it was to supply uncredited vocals for other male stars He dubbed for Charles Starrett in the 1938 college musical Start Cheering When the Columbia contract lapsed Paige moved to Paramount Pictures for one year and appeared in seven feature films the most noteworthy being the horror film The Monster and the Girl 1941 Robert Paige finally found a home in 1941 at Universal Pictures where he quickly became one of the studio s reliable stars He played romantic leads in many Universal comedies and musicals including those of Abbott and Costello Olsen and Johnson Gloria Jean and Hugh Herbert as well as numerous B musicals often paired with another singer Jane Frazee Many of Paige s performances displayed a flair for comedy lending his romantic roles a breezy charm He may be best remembered today for his heroic leading role in the classic 1943 horror film Son of Dracula Paige left Universal after a corporate shakeup in 1946 when the studio temporarily abandoned its program of light entertainments in favor of serious artistic films 3 Paige would return to Universal years later for one more feature reuniting with Abbott and Costello in their science fiction comedy Abbott and Costello Go to Mars nbsp Robert Paige left and Frank Parker on Bride and Groom 1957 Paige became an independent film producer in 1947 and entered the new field of television He was the last permanent host of NBC s variety series The Colgate Comedy Hour and won an Emmy in 1955 for Best Male Personality a category that no longer exists In the 1960s he became a TV newscaster in Los Angeles at KABC TV Channel 7 citation needed Paige continued to work in occasional films through 1963 his last two films were The Marriage Go Round 1961 and Bye Bye Birdie 1963 From 1966 to 1970 Paige was a newscaster and political correspondent for ABC News in Los Angeles He left the news desk to become Deputy Supervisor of Los Angeles under Baxter Ward and then moved into the public relations field He retired in the late 1970s citation needed Death editRobert Paige died from a sudden aortic aneurysm in 1987 He was 76 years old 4 Spouses editMaxine Hoppe 1985 1987 his death citation needed Joanne Ludden 1962 1980 divorce 1 child citation needed Betty Henning 1940 1960 divorce citation needed Children editHis only child born when he was in his late 50s is daughter Colleen Paige a pet and home lifestyle expert author designer and the founder of National Dog Day and many more philanthropic holidays She currently resides in Los Angeles California with her family and a menagerie of pets citation needed Filmography editYou Can t Buy Everything 1934 as Wedding extra uncredited Crime of Helen Stanley 1934 Annapolis Farewell 1935 as Ensign uncredited Hearts in Bondage 1936 as Union Lt Evans uncredited Cain and Mabel 1936 as Ronny Cauldwell billed as David Carlyle Rose Bowl 1936 as Football Player uncredited Smart Blonde 1937 as Lewis Friel billed as David Carlyle Once a Doctor 1937 as Dr Burton billed as David Carlyle Melody for Two 1937 as Mr Carlson uncredited The Cherokee Strip 1937 as Tom Valley billed as David Carlyle Rhythm in the Clouds 1937 as Phil Hale billed as David Carlyle Meet the Boyfriend 1937 as Tony Page billed as David Carlyle Talent Scout 1937 as Bert Smith billed as David Carlyle Sergeant Murphy 1938 as Lt Duncan uncredited The Kid Comes Back 1938 as Radio Announcer billed as David Carlyle Who Killed Gail Preston 1938 as Swing Traynor When G Men Step In 1938 as G Man Bruce Garth There s Always a Woman 1938 as Jerry Marlowe The Main Event 1938 as Mac Richards Highway Patrol 1938 as William Rolph The Lady Objects 1938 as Ken Harper I Stand Accused 1938 as Joe Benson The Last Warning 1938 as Tony Henderson billed as Robert Page Homicide Bureau 1939 as Thurston Flying G Men 1939 as Hal Andrews the Black Falcon Death of a Champion 1939 as Alec Temple First Love 1939 as Ball Guest uncredited Emergency Squad 1940 as Chester Chesty Miller Parole Fixer 1940 as Steve Eddson Women Without Names 1940 as Fred MacNeil Opened by Mistake 1940 as Jimmie Daniels Golden Gloves 1940 as Wally Matson Dancing on a Dime 1940 as Ted Brooks The Monster and the Girl 1941 as Larry Reed The Flame of New Orleans 1941 as Narrator uncredited San Antonio Rose 1941 as Con Conway Melody Lane 1941 as Gabe Morgan Hellzapoppin 1941 as Jeff Hunter Don t Get Personal 1942 as Paul Stevens Jail House Blues 1942 as Cliff Bailey What s Cookin 1942 as Bob J Riley You re Telling Me 1942 as Dr Burnside Burnsy Walker Almost Married 1942 as James Manning III Pardon My Sarong 1942 as Tommy Layton Get Hep to Love 1942 as Stephen Winters How s About It 1943 as George Selby Hi ya Chum 1943 as Tommy Craig Hi Buddy 1943 as Johnny Blake Keep Em Slugging 1943 in stock footage from Hi Ya Chum as star in moviehouse film uncredited Cowboy in Manhattan 1943 as Bob Allen What We Are Fighting For 1943 Short as Karl Baxter German husband Mister Big 1943 as Johnny Hanley Get Going 1943 as Bob Carlton Frontier Badmen 1943 as Steve Logan Fired Wife 1943 as Hank Dunne Crazy House 1943 guest appearance as himself Son of Dracula 1943 as Frank Stanley Her Primitive Man 1944 as Peter Mathews Follow the Boys 1944 uncredited guest appearance as himself Can t Help Singing 1944 as Lawlor Shady Lady 1945 as Bob Wendell Tangier 1946 as Paul Kenyon The Red Stallion 1947 as Andy McBride The Flame 1947 as Barry MacAllister Blonde Ice 1948 as Les Burns The Green Promise 1949 as David Barkley Out There 1951 TV Series Gruen Guild Playhouse 1952 TV Series The Unexpected 1952 TV Series as Gigolo Fireside Theatre 1952 1953 TV Series as Harrison Boss Steven The Schaefer Century Theatre 1952 TV Series as Father Abbott and Costello Go to Mars 1953 as Dr Wilson Split Second 1953 as Arthur Ashton Lux Video Theatre 1953 TV Series Cavalcade of America 1953 TV Series The Pepsi Cola Playhouse 1953 1954 TV Series as The Father Sam Roger Libbott Four Star Playhouse 1954 TV Series as Paul Campbell The Colgate Comedy Hour 1955 TV Series as Himself Host Bride and Groom 1957 1958 TV Series The Big Payoff 1958 TV Series as Himself Host It Happened to Jane 1959 as Bob Paige Host The Big Payoff as Bob Paige The Millionaire 1960 TV Series as Whitney Ames The Marriage Go Round 1961 as Dr Ross Barnett The Barbara Stanwyck Show 1961 TV Series as Roger Haines Bye Bye Birdie 1963 as Bob Precht final film role References edit Robert Paige is Dead Appeared in 65 Films The New York Times December 24 1987 Room Adrian 2010 Dictionary of Pseudonyms 13 000 Assumed Names and Their Origins 5th ed McFarland p 366 ISBN 978 0 7864 5763 2 Retrieved January 13 2017 Scott and Jan MacGillivray Gloria Jean A Little Bit of Heaven iUniverse New York 2005 ISBN 978 0595674541 Folkart Burt a December 23 1987 Obituaries Robert Paige Film Actor and TV Show Host Los Angeles Times Retrieved August 4 2023 External links editRobert Paige at IMDb Robert Paige at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Robert Paige amp oldid 1217707528, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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