Claudia Dell was an American actress, born Claudia Dell Smith on January 10, 1909, in San Antonio, Texas. She is best known for her roles in films like “Black Magic,” “The Lost City,” and “Destry Rides Again.”
Personal and Family Life
Claudia Dell grew up in San Antonio and also attended school in Mexico City. She began her career as a showgirl and performed in several Broadway productions, including the Ziegfeld Follies of 1927. Throughout her life, she was married three times, first to Phil Offin, then to Edward S. Silton, and finally to Daniel Emmett.
Career
Claudia made her screen debut after being noticed in Hollywood while visiting her parents. Her beauty is rumored to have inspired the design of the Columbia Pictures logo. In addition to acting, she worked as a receptionist in a beauty salon after her film career.
Death and Legacy
Claudia Dell passed away on September 5, 1977, in Hollywood, California. Throughout her career, she left a mark in the film industry with a variety of memorable performances. Her contributions to film, along with her beauty and presence, continue to be remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mama’s Little Pirate | 1934-11-02 | Spanky’s Mother |
| Confessions of a Co-Ed | 1931-07-11 | Peggy |
| Black Magic | 1944-08-19 | Vera Starkey |
| The Lost City | 1935-03-06 | Natcha Manyus |
| Bachelor Apartment | 1931-04-15 | Lita Andrews |
| Midnight Warning | 1932-11-15 | Enid Van Buren |
| What Becomes of the Children? | 1936-12-04 | Gayle Adams |
| Cleopatra | 1934-10-05 | Octavia |
| Destry Rides Again | 1932-04-17 | Sally Dangerfield |
| An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee | 1930-08-01 | Self |