Kathleen Burke

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Birth Name: Kathleen Burke

Born: 5 September 1913 Died: 9 April 1980

Born and residing in: United States

Height: 5' 4"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Forrest Smith

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Scream Queen of the Old School (102 items)
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Actresses Forgotten (377 items)
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Published 6 years, 10 months ago

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Scream Queens (1931 - 1949) (235 items)
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Published 5 years, 11 months ago

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Island Of Lost Souls ~~ Complete Film ~ Chas. Laughton & Bela Lugosi ~ 1932 ~Click Like if you do!

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Description: Burke was working as a dental assistant in Chicago when she submitted her photograph for a contest Paramount Pictures held for a role in Island of Lost Souls (1932). She beat out thousands of other contestants (including Gail Patrick), and launched her brief film career. Former fashion model, who acted on radio and performed on stage in Chicago from the age of 15. Participated in a Paramount-sponsored contest to find the 'Panther Woman' for 'Island of Lost Souls' (1933). She was picked from 60,000 contestants. Thereafter, relegated to exotic temptresses and second leads for the remainder of her brief Hollywood career. ... (more)