Alix Talton was an American actress best known for her roles in “The Deadly Mantis,” “The Man Who Knew Too Much,” and “Rock Around the Clock.” Born Alice Talton on June 7, 1920, in Atlanta, Georgia, she had a diverse career in entertainment spanning several decades.
Personal and Family Life
Alix Talton, of part Cherokee Indian descent, began her journey in showbiz after winning a local beauty contest. She represented Georgia in the Miss America pageant in 1938 and worked as a model and singer, even performing in summer stock theater. Talton married three times, first to David Boyd Houman, then to Lewis George Kerner, with whom she had a son, and lastly to George Cahan, with whom she had a daughter.
Career
Her acting career began after being discovered by a scout while performing in Atlanta. Despite a break in her career due to a serious injury, she returned to the screen in the 1950s and appeared in various films and television shows throughout her life. She also gained media attention for advocating for her brother’s release from prison in the 1950s.
Death and Legacy
Alix Talton passed away from lung cancer on April 7, 1992, in Burbank, California. She left behind her children, Bruce M. Kerner and Claudia Cahan, along with two grandchildren. Her portrayal in the film “The Deadly Mantis” has been commemorated on DVD covers, showcasing her lasting impact on cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Knew Too Much | 1956-05-16 | Helen Parnell |
| The Deadly Mantis | 1957-05-01 | Marge Blaine |
| The Great Jewel Robber | 1950-07-15 | Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton) |
| Romanoff and Juliet | 1961-06-08 | Beulah |
| Ranger of Cherokee Strip | 1949-11-04 | Mary Bluebird (as Alice Talton) |
| Socia de alcoba | 1962-06-05 | Lynn Voray |
| You’re in the Army Now | 1941-12-25 | Navy Blues Sextette Member |
| Rock Around the Clock | 1956-03-21 | Corinne Talbot |
| Tangier Incident | 1953-02-01 | Olga |
| The Man Who Came to Dinner | 1941-12-24 | Chorine (uncredited) |
| The Devil’s Brigade | 1968-05-15 | Miss Arnold |
| In a Lonely Place | 1950-05-17 | Frances Randolph (uncredited) |
| The Story of Three Loves | 1953-03-26 | Rose |
| Il relitto | 1961-02-24 | Venessa Richards |
| Cha-Cha-Cha Boom! | 1956-10-02 | Debbie Farmer |
| Sally and Saint Anne | 1952-07-01 | Jeanne |
| Fourteen Hours | 1951-04-01 | Miss Kelly (uncredited) |
| Hers to Hold | 1943-07-16 | Hazel |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957-09-14 | |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Eva Elliott |
| Matinee Theater | 1955-10-31 | |
| M Squad | 1957-09-20 | Karen Peters |
| City Detective | 1953-09-07 | |
| Terry and the Pirates | 1952-11-25 | |
| Hazel | 1961-09-28 | |
| The Donna Reed Show | 1958-09-24 | |
| The 20th Century Fox Hour | 1955-10-05 | |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Maria |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Nurse |