Phyllis Crane Explained

Phyllis Crane
Birthname:Phyllis Francis
Birth Date:August 7, 1914[1]
Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Death Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Yearsactive:1928–1937
Occupation:Actress

Phyllis Crane (August 7, 1914[1] October 12, 1982) was a Canadian-born American film actress. She appeared in over 45 films between 1928 and 1937.

Career

Crane signed with Columbia Pictures in 1934.[2] Modern viewers will recognize Crane from her appearances in several early Three Stooges films, such as Three Little Pigskins, Uncivil Warriors, and Pop Goes the Easel.

Perhaps her most famous role was as Professor Nichols' daughter in Hoi Polloi who Moe Howard tries to romance. While talking to him, she coos that he will find the "eternal spring" (the season).[1]

Death

Crane died at age 68 of esophageal cancer in New York City on October 12, 1982.[1]

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Finegan. Richard. Phyllis Crane ... A Closer Look. The Three Stooges Journal. 147. 8–9, 16. The Three Stooges Fan Club, Inc.. Gyynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. Fall 2013.
  2. http://www.allmovie.com/artist/phyllis-crane-p15628 "Phyllis Crane"