Jane Bryan was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Marked Woman,” “We Are Not Alone,” and “Kid Galahad.”
Personal and Family Life
Jane Bryan was born Jane O’Brien on June 11, 1918, in Los Angeles, California. She married Justin Whitlock Dart on December 31, 1939, and they had three children together. Bryan was known to be a close friend of actress Bette Davis, who was also her mentor. The couple was fond of collecting art, amassing around 70 pieces which Jane later donated to the Monterey Museum of Art.
Career
In the late 1930s, Jane Bryan was being groomed for stardom by Warner Bros. She starred in several films during her career, showcasing her talent and appearing in notable movies alongside various famous actors. Her husband, Justin Dart, had a significant influence in politics as he became one of Ronald Reagan’s trusted advisors.
Death and Legacy
Jane Bryan passed away on April 8, 2009, in Pebble Beach, California, at the age of 90. She is remembered for her contributions to film and for her advocacy work through her family, especially her stepson’s involvement in disability rights. Her legacy includes the art collection that continues to be displayed at the Monterey Museum of Art.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Marked Woman | April 10, 1937 | Betty Strauber |
| A Slight Case of Murder | February 26, 1938 | Mary Marko |
| Each Dawn I Die | August 19, 1939 | Joyce Connover |
| The Old Maid | August 16, 1939 | Clementina |
| Kid Galahad | May 29, 1937 | Marie Donati |
| Confession | August 19, 1937 | Lisa Koslov |
| Under Southern Stars | February 20, 1937 | Arlene |
| Brother Rat | October 29, 1938 | Kate Rice |
| The Cherokee Strip | May 15, 1937 | Janie Walton |
| The Case of the Black Cat | October 31, 1936 | Wilma Laxter |
| We Are Not Alone | November 25, 1939 | Leni Krafft |
| Girls on Probation | October 22, 1938 | Connie Heath |
| These Glamour Girls | August 18, 1939 | Carol Christy |
| The Man Who Dared | June 3, 1939 | Marge Carter |
| The Captain’s Kid | November 14, 1936 | Betsy Ann Prentiss |
| The Sisters | October 14, 1938 | Grace Elliott |
| Brother Rat and a Baby | January 13, 1940 | Kate |
| Breakdowns of 1937 | December 31, 1937 | Self |
| Invisible Stripes | December 30, 1939 | Peggy |