Luce, Claire, 1901-1989.

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American actress and dancer, Luce began her career as a dancer in musical revues and comedies. After a leg injury, she turned to acting on stage, in film, and on television. She was the first American to play leading roles at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-on-Avon. Luce also taught acting at New York University.

From the description of Papers of Claire Luce, 1955-1969 (inclusive), 1957-1963 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612379027

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associatedWith Atkinson, Brooks, 1894-1984. person
associatedWith Eisenhower, Mamie Doud, 1896-1979. person
associatedWith Greer, Howard, 1896?-1974. person
associatedWith Haydon, Julie, 1910- person
associatedWith O'Neill, Carolyn Montgomery. person
associatedWith Patch, Blanche, 1879?-1966. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Subject
Theater
Acting
Monodramas
Women in the theater
Occupation
Actresses
Activity

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Birth 1901

Death 1989

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