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Carole Landis (born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste; January 1, 1919 – July 5, 1948) was an American actress and singer. She worked as a contract player for Twentieth Century-Fox in the 1940s. Her breakout role was as the female lead in the 1940 film One Million B.C. from United Artists.
A blog about 1940s actress and pin-up girl Carole Landis with hundreds of rare photos and movie clips.
Carole Landis. Actress: I Wake Up Screaming. Carole Landis was born on New Year's Day in 1919 in Fairchild, Wisconsin, as Frances Lillian Mary Ridste. Her father, a railroad mechanic, was of Norwegian descent and her mother was Polish. Her father walked out, leaving Carole, her mother and an older brother and sister to fend for themselves.
Carole Landis was one of Hollywood's most beautiful and beloved actresses. During World War 2 she was a popular pin-up who devoted herself to entertaining the troops. Tragically she never found true love and committed suicide at age 29.
Carole Landis. Actress: I Wake Up Screaming. Carole Landis was born on New Year's Day in 1919 in Fairchild, Wisconsin, as Frances Lillian Mary Ridste. Her father, a railroad mechanic, was of Norwegian descent and her mother was Polish. Her father walked out, leaving Carole, her mother and an older brother and sister to fend for themselves.
Dec 3, 2022 · In 1923, Clara packed up her five children and headed west, settling in San Bernardino, California. When Frances turned 15 years old, she made the decision to drop out of school to pursue a career in show business. She dyed her hair blonde and adopted the name “Carole Landis”.
Aug 13, 2022 · Carole Landis was a bright young star who was in many different films throughout her short life. Here is how she was an unsung hero during World War II.
Carole Landis (born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste; January 1, 1919 – July 5, 1948) was an American actress and singer. She worked as a contract player for Twentieth Century-Fox in the 1940s. Her breakout role was as the female lead in the 1940 film One Million B.C. from United Artists.
Landis, Carole (1919–1948) American actress. Born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste on January 1, 1919, in Fairchild, Wisconsin; committed suicide on July 4, 1948; daughter of a railroad switchman; married four times.
Carole Landis was an American film and stage actress whose break-through role was as the female lead in the 1940 film One Million B.C.. Landis has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1765 Vine Street.
