Frances Sage was an American actress who is best known for The Witness Chair and Without Orders. She was born on February 28, 1915, in New York City, New York, and passed away on January 7, 1963, in Malibu, California.
Personal and Family Life
Frances was born Frances Beatrice Satz to parents Bert Harold Satz and Theresa Beatrice Keating. She had two children, James Michael Epstein and Elizabeth Epstein, from her marriage with Julius J. Epstein. Frances was married twice; her first marriage was to Julius J. Epstein from 1936 until their divorce in 1944, and she later married Nedrick Young in 1945.
Career
Frances was an actress during the 1930s and appeared in notable films like The Witness Chair and Without Orders. She and her husband, screenwriter Nedrick Young, faced blacklisting in Hollywood during the 1950s due to political pressures. At the time of her passing, Frances was set to appear in a project that Young was working on with director John Frankenheimer.
Death and Legacy
Frances Sage died by suicide on January 7, 1963, in Malibu, California. Her death shocked many in the industry, and she is remembered for her contributions to film during a challenging era for artists. Despite her struggles, Frances’s work continues to be recognized, especially her performances in the films of the 1930s.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Without Orders | 1936-10-22 | Penny Armstrong |
| The Witness Chair | 1936-04-23 | Constance Trent |