Chase, Ilka, 1905-1978

Ilka Chase, actress and author, was born in New York in 1905.

Her mother was Edna Woolman Chase, editor-in-chief of "Vogue" magazine from 1914 to 1952. Miss Chase appeared in numerous roles on Broadway, including Sylvia Fowler in Clare Booth Luce's The Women, and in films, including Now Voyager with Betty Davis. She was also a radio and television personality, playwright, novelist, and highly regarded wit. She wrote many books and articles on travel and had a syndicated newspaper column.

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