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"Dracula's Daughter" Gloria Holden 1936 Universal / **I.V.

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Gloria Holden

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Overview

  • Born
    September 5, 1903 · London, England, UK
  • Died
    March 22, 1991 · Redlands, California, USA (heart attack)
  • Birth name
    Gloria Anna Holden
  • Height
    5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

Biography

    • Hollywood leading lady in B-movies, and supporting actress in big budget films. Although remembered for her portrayal of "Mme. Zola" in The Life of Emile Zola (1937), she is most memorable for her chilling-yet-beauteous performance as Dracula's Daughter (1936). She had another memorable role in director Tod Browning's Miracles for Sale (1939).
      - IMDb mini biography by: Bill Takacs <kinephile@aol.com>

Family

  • Spouses
      William Harold Hoyt(July 10, 1945 - March 22, 1991) (her death, 1 child)
      Harold Winston(December 17, 1932 - December 2, 1937) (divorced)
      Harry Dawson Reynolds(1921 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
  • Parents
      Eska Bergmann Holden
      Charles Laurence Sutherland

Trivia

  • Contrary to some reports, Holden died at age 87, not 83.
  • Her son, William Christopher Hoyt died at age 22.
  • Mother, with Harry Reynolds, of Glen Corbett.
  • Gave birth to a son, William Christopher Hoyt, with her husband William Harold Hoyt.
  • Grandmother of actress Laurie Holden.

Quotes

  • [Shortly before her death, a fan demanding an autograph mentions Dracula's Daughter (1936)] Oh, that awful thing.

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