Carol Tevis was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Love Takes Flight, Love Is News, and Sweepstake Annie. Born on March 6, 1907, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she gained recognition in the film industry during the 1930s.
Personal and Family Life
Carol was born Carrie Rutledge and had two marriages throughout her life. She was first married to William Thomas Britton from 1930 to 1932, and later to William Kenneth Tevis from 1944 until her death in 1965. Carol’s personal life was marked by her struggles with mental health issues, culminating in her tragic passing.
Death and Legacy
Carol Tevis died on May 15, 1965, in Pacific Palisades, California, due to a barbiturate overdose. Her death shocked many in the entertainment industry. Despite her short career in the spotlight, she left a legacy as a talented voice actress, including for the character of a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sweepstake Annie | 1935-01-29 | Sally Foster |
| Love Takes Flight | 1937-11-05 | Myrtle |
| Contented Calves | 1934-08-06 | Carol Tevis |
| Blind Date | 1934-07-20 | Sugar Daddy’s Blonde |
| Twice Two | 1933-02-25 | Mrs. Hardy (voice) |
| Convict’s Code | 1939-01-18 | Warren’s Secretary |
| The Undie-World | 1934-04-03 | Carol Tevis |
| The Dancing Millionaire | 1934-12-14 | Carol Tevis |
| Rough Necking | 1934-04-24 | Carol Marshall |
| Love Is News | 1937-02-26 | Tessie |
| The Doctor Takes a Wife | 1940-04-25 | Whiney Woman in Bookstore (uncredited) |
| The Secret Six | 1931-04-18 | Manicurist (uncredited) |
| Wig-Wag | 1935-04-11 | Carol Winchell |
| Bridal Bail | 1934-02-09 | Carol |
| Flirting in the Park | 1933-08-18 | Carol |
| Behind the Mike | 1937-09-26 | Jones’ Secretary |
| School for Romance | 1934-01-31 | Blonde student with high voice |
| Bachelor Bait | 1934-07-27 | Miss Winters (uncredited) |
| Three Loves Has Nancy | 1938-09-02 | Woman at Autograph Session (uncredited) |
| The Mystery Train | 1931-08-01 | The Bride |
| Walking Back Home | 1933-12-08 | |
| Stingaree | 1934-05-24 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Michael O’Halloran | 1937-05-15 | Mary Jane (uncredited) |
| Ocean Swells | 1934-08-08 | Carol |