Joan Blair was an American actress best known for her roles in Deadline for Murder, Poppa Knows Worst, and New Orleans. She was born on June 8, 1903, in New York City, New York, USA, and had a successful career in film and theatre.
Personal and Family Life
Joan Blair was married three times during her life. Her first marriage was to John B. Mayes in 1921, but they later divorced. She then married Kubec Glasmon for a short time, which ended in annulment, and later wed David A. Coplin in 1933, staying together until his death in 1958.
Death and Legacy
Joan Blair passed away on January 9, 1997, in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, due to pneumonia. She left behind a legacy as a talented character actress who had a rich history in stage performances and film. Her contributions to American cinema continue to be remembered and celebrated.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Whispering Footsteps | 1943-12-30 | Helene LaSalle |
| Sons of Adventure | 1948-09-01 | Glenda |
| Deadline for Murder | 1946-06-28 | Helen Blanchard |
| A Lady Takes a Chance | 1943-08-19 | Lilly |
| Mr. District Attorney | 1941-03-27 | Betty Paradise |
| Silent Partner | 1944-06-09 | Lady Sylvia Marlowe |
| My Son, The Hero | 1943-04-05 | Cynthia Morgan |
| The Door Knocker | 1931-11-07 | Blonde |
| His Woman | 1931-11-20 | Gertrude |
| The Constant Nymph | 1943-06-23 | Lina Kamaroff |
| The Murder of Dr. Harrigan | 1936-01-11 | Ina Harrigan |
| The Women | 1939-09-01 | Miss Atkins (uncredited) |
| Son of Dracula | 1943-11-05 | Mrs. Land (uncredited) |
| The Shop Around the Corner | 1940-01-12 | Customer (uncredited) |
| Grissly’s Millions | 1945-01-16 | Mrs. Fred Palmor |
| The Strange Death of Adolf Hitler | 1943-09-10 | Duchess Eugenie |
| No, No, Nanette | 1940-12-19 | Woman at Smith Home |
| And One Was Beautiful | 1940-04-05 | Blonde with Convict |
| A Guy Could Change | 1946-01-27 | Mrs. Schroeder |
| Earl Carroll Vanities | 1945-04-05 | Mrs. Weems |
| Citizen Kane | 1941-04-17 | Georgia (uncredited) |
| Ring of Fire | 1991-12-18 | Old Woman |
| Arthur Takes Over | 1948-04-07 | Mrs. Bradford |
| Say Uncle | 1944-02-08 | Mrs. Errol |
| If You Could Only Cook | 1935-12-30 | Kate (uncredited) |
| Angel on My Shoulder | 1946-09-20 | Brazen Girl in Hell (uncredited) |
| Maisie Was a Lady | 1941-01-10 | Girl (Uncredited) |
| The Scooper Dooper | 1947-02-27 | Dixie Devore |
| Youth Runs Wild | 1944-09-01 | Mrs. Loring (uncredited) |
| The Street with No Name | 1948-07-14 | Valentine Laval (Uncredited) |
| Never Wave at a WAC | 1953-01-28 | Maj. Thompson (uncredited) |
| Earthquake | 1974-11-15 | Pawnbroker’s Wife (TV version) (uncredited) |
| That Brennan Girl | 1946-12-23 | Natalie’s Friend (uncredited) |
| Racket Squad | 1951-06-07 | Amy Cooper |