Royle, Selena, 1904-1983

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Selena Royle (1904-1983) was an actress on Broadway in the 1920s and 1930s and in motion pictures in the 1940s and 1950s. Royle first appeared on the stage at 16 and later starred in "Peer Gynt," "The Sullivans," "Mrs. Parkington," "The Green Years," and "Gallant Journey." Royle also worked in radio with her show "Woman of Courage." She helped to form the Actors Dinner Club for unemployed actors and actresses in the 1930s and Stage Door Canteen, an acting company in 1942. Royle and her husband George Renavent retired to Guadalajara, Mexico, where she wrote a newspaper column and two books on Guadalajara.

From the description of Papers, 1909-1970. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27965711

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Birth 1904-11-06

Death 1983-04-23

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