Dorothy Lovett
Dorothy Lovett | |
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.jpg) Lovett in Meet Dr. Christian (1939) | |
| Born | February 16, 1915 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 1998 (aged 83) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brown University (Pembroke College) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1965 |
| Spouse | |
Dorothy Lovett (February 16, 1915 – April 28, 1998)[1] was an American film actress.
Early life
Lovett was born in Providence, Rhode Island.[2] She had two brothers.[3] She graduated from Pembroke College in Brown University with a major in sociology and a minor in psychology.[4] She was a member of the school's Komians dramatic society[5] and worked in summer theater during her college years.[3]
Career
Film
Lovett's film debut came in Twelve Crowded Hours (1939), when she spoke one word as a cigarette girl.[3] Her best-known recurring role is that of Judy Price in Meet Dr. Christian (1939), Remedy for Riches (1940), The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940), Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940) and They Meet Again (1941). She spent almost the whole of her career with RKO studios, debuting in 1939. She was lent to Universal Studios to make The Green Hornet Strikes Again and retired from professional life in 1943 when her RKO contract expired.[6] She also appeared in Sing Your Worries Away (1942).[3]
Her last film appearance was a small role in 1965's A Patch of Blue.
Radio
Lovett's early radio experience came on WPRO[5] in Providence, where she performed on programs that included a cooking school, a dramatized serial, a shopping service, and a weekly fashion show.[4]
In radio series, Lovett supplied the voices for Toni Sherwood on Rocky Jordan (1945-1947),[7] Meta Bauer/Jan Carter on Guiding Light (1948-1949) and Grace Adam on The Seeking Heart (1953-1955).[8] She also appeared on Dr. Christian, Lux Radio Theatre, Father Knows Best and many other radio programs.
Modeling
After Lovett went to New York in 1937 she became a model after her auditions brought little success. Her work for the Modeling Bureau included posing for automobile advertisements and food companies.[5]
TV
In 1954, Lovett began portraying Grace Adam, a doctor's wife, in The Seeking Heart, a CBS daytime drama.[4]
Personal life and death
Lovett married director Jack Hively in Dayton, Ohio,[9] on December 25, 1941, while he was in the Air Force.[2] Hively worked for RKO studios for a period. They met when he directed the film They Made Her a Spy in which she appeared.[10] She died in Sherman Oaks, California.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Meet Dr. Christian | Judy Price | Theatrical film |
| 1940 | Remedy for Riches | Judy Price | Theatrical film |
| 1940 | The Courageous Dr. Christian | Judy Price | Theatrical film |
| 1940 | Dr. Christian Meets the Women | Judy Price | Theatrical film |
| 1940 | The Green Hornet Strikes Again! | Frances Grayson/Stella Merja | Theatrical film |
| 1941 | Lucky Devils | Norma | Theatrical film |
| 1941 | They Meet Again | Judy Price | Theatrical film |
| 1941 | Look Who's Laughing | Marge | Theatrical film |
| 1942 | Call Out the Marines | Mary | Theatrical film |
| 1942 | Sing Your Worries Away | Carol Brewster | Theatrical film |
| 1942 | Powder Town | Sally Dean | Theatrical film |
| 1943 | The Mantrap | Jane Mason | Theatrical film |
| 1960 | Why Must I Die? | Mrs. Benson | Theatrical film |
| 1965 | A Patch of Blue | Woman (uncredited) | Theatrical film |
References
- ↑ "Dorothy Lovett". bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- 1 2 "Mingle Bells", St. Petersburg Times, December 15, 1941
- 1 2 3 4 Harrison, Paul (November 4, 1941). "Tomboy Dorothy Lovett Is Now Lovely Leading Lady of Films". Burlington Daily News. p. 7. Retrieved April 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "TV Portraits--Dorothy Lovett". The Bedford Daily-Times Mail. Indiana, Bedford. July 3, 1954. p. 12. Retrieved December 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Dorothy Lovett Made Good In Radio Before Film Chance Came". Portland Press Herald. April 18, 1940. p. 10. Retrieved April 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Dorothy Lovett biography Archived 2016-03-06 at the Wayback Machine, New York Times
- ↑ On the Air: The encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, John Dunning, 1998
- ↑ The Soap Opera Encyclopedia, Christopher Schemering, 1988
- ↑ "Squire Finds Two Couples Awaiting Vows". Dayton Daily News. March 20, 1942. p. 21. Retrieved April 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Film Actress Arrives For Wedding With Wright Field Aide". The Dayton Herald. March 17, 1942. p. 11. Retrieved April 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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