Luella Gear
Actor · 1897 – 1980 · New York City, New York, USA
New York-born comedienne, whose acerbic wit enlivened Broadway musical comedy and revue for fifty years, while making few forays into motion pictures. After attending Spencer School, Louella took acting classes and made her theatrical debut in 1917. Her many successes on stage included the parody "Life Begins at 8:40" (1934-35) and "Streets of Paris" (1939-40), in both of which she played multiple parts. Her typical screen persona was as an acid-tongued, worldly socialite, or wisecracking friend of the heroine. During World War II, Louella toured with the wartime comedy play "Count Me In" as part of the USO, entertaining troops in the South Pacific. Her last major post-war role was that of Julia Ward McKinlock in the hit romantic comedy "Sabrina Fair" on Broadway (1953-54). From the early 1950's, she also made occasional guest appearances on television.
Movies6
Movie6.7MusicComedyDr. Tony Flagg's friend Steven has problems in the relationship with his fiancée Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Tony. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with him. When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated.
Carefree
1938 · 71 votes
Movie6.2ComedyRomanceRobert and Nina Tracey resolve to live separate lives when their eight-year marriage dissolves into disagreements and divorce. But their separate attempts to get back out on the dating scene have a funny way of bringing them together.
Phffft
1954 · 41 votes
Movie5.0DramaMysteryNew York Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy launches an investigation into a series of murders related to a neo-fascist organisation.
Jigsaw
1949 · 23 votes
Movie5.5ComedyA couple celebrate their tenth anniversary by quarreling their way to divorce court.
The Perfect Marriage
1947 · 2 votes
Movie8.0ComedyAn extravagant girl reforms when her father goes bust.
Adam and Eva
1923 · 1 votes
Movie7.7DramaThe unhappy female editor of a fashion magazine is undergoing psychoanalysis.
Lady in the Dark
1954 · 3 votes