Claire Myers was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “I Take This Woman,” “Man-Proof,” and “Broadway Melody of 1936.”
Personal and Family Life
Born in Colorado, Claire Myers and her family moved to California when she was very young. She started her acting career as a teenager, making uncredited appearances in several films. She was also known for being a leg double for notable actresses like Virginia Bruce and Joan Crawford. Claire experienced a tumultuous romantic life, facing disapproval from her parents regarding her early love for Barton Hayes, but they eventually married in 1953.
Death and Legacy
Claire Myers passed away on November 29, 2005, in California at the age of 88. Her contributions to the film industry, particularly in the 1930s and 1940s, are remembered, even if many of her roles went uncredited. Her life was marked by her determination to marry for love, which she ultimately achieved with Barton Hayes after many years.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | I Take This Woman | Debutante (scenes deleted) |
| 1938 | Man-Proof | Bridesmaid (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Love in September | Short |
| 1935 | Broadway Melody of 1936 | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Night Life of the Gods | One of the 3 Graces (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Kid Millions | Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Nifty Nurses | Short (as Claire Myers) |
| 1934 | Hollywood Party | Show Girl (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Finishing School | Student (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Meet the Baron | Small Role (uncredited) |