Dorothy Comingore was an American actress who is best known for her role in Citizen Kane, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and Any Number Can Play.
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Comingore was born on August 24, 1913, in Los Angeles, California, as Margaret Louise Comingore. She was married three times, with her last husband being John William Crowe, whom she married in 1962. She had three children, two from her marriage to Richard Collins, and one from her second marriage to Theodore Strauss.
Career
Comingore gained recognition for her outstanding performance as Susan Alexander Kane in Citizen Kane (1941). Her career faced significant challenges after the film’s release due to blacklisting in Hollywood, largely due to her political affiliations and the influence of William Randolph Hearst. Despite her talent, she struggled to find meaningful roles after her initial success, which led to her decline in the industry.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Comingore passed away on December 30, 1971, in Stonington, Connecticut, due to pulmonary disease, likely linked to long-term alcohol abuse. Although her career was cut short, she remains a remembered figure in film history for her impactful performance and the adversities she faced throughout her life.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen Kane | 1941-04-17 | Susan Alexander Kane |
| Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | 1939-10-19 | Woman at Station (uncredited) |
| Blondie Meets the Boss | 1939-03-08 | Francine Rogers |
| The Big Night | 1951-12-07 | Julie Rostina |
| Any Number Can Play | 1949-07-15 | Mrs. Purcell |
| The Hairy Ape | 1944-07-02 | Helen Parker |
| Rockin’ Thru the Rockies | 1940-03-08 | Daisy (as Linda Winters) |
| Scandal Sheet | 1939-10-16 | Marjorie Lawe (as Linda Winters) |
| Trade Winds | 1938-12-28 | Ann (as Linda Winters) |
| Golden Boy | 1939-09-05 | Fight Spectator |
| Coast Guard | 1939-08-04 | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Comet Over Broadway | 1938-12-03 | Mrs. McDermott |
| The Heckler | 1940-02-16 | Ole’s Girlfriend |
| Good Girls Go to Paris | 1939-06-20 | Tearoom Hostess (uncredited) |
| Five Little Peppers And How They Grew | 1939-08-22 | Nurse |
| North of the Yukon | 1939-03-29 | Jean Duncan (as Linda Winters) |
| Cafe Hostess | 1940-01-11 | Tricks |
| Pioneers of the Frontier | 1940-02-14 | Joan Darcey |
| Convicted Woman | 1940-01-31 | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Prison Train | 1938-10-17 | Louise Terris |
| The Awful Goof | 1939-12-20 | Charley’s Fiancee |
| Outside These Walls | 1939-05-04 | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise | 1939-10-06 | June Jenkins (uncredited) |