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Luella Gear

Acting

Luella Gear

Born September 4, 1897 · New York City, New York, USA

Died April 3, 1980 · aged 82

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 mul…

Known For

CarefreeCarefree · 1938
Carefree
★ 6.71938
MovieMusicComedy
Dr. 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.
PhffftPhffft · 1954
Phffft
★ 6.21954
MovieComedyRomance
Robert 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.
JigsawJigsaw · 1949
Jigsaw
★ 5.01949
MovieDramaMystery
New York Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy launches an investigation into a series of murders related to a neo-fascist organisation.
The Perfect MarriageThe Perfect Marriage · 1947
The Perfect Marriage
★ 5.51947
MovieComedy
A couple celebrate their tenth anniversary by quarreling their way to divorce court.
Adam and EvaAdam and Eva · 1923
Adam and Eva
★ 8.01923
MovieComedy
An extravagant girl reforms when her father goes bust.
Lady in the DarkLady in the Dark · 1954
Lady in the Dark
★ 7.71954
MovieDrama
The unhappy female editor of a fashion magazine is undergoing psychoanalysis.

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