Joyzelle Joyner was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Just Imagine, The Sea Beast, and The Sign of the Cross.
Personal and Family Life
Born on August 27, 1905, in Alabama, USA, Joyzelle was originally named Joyzelle Joyner, a name her parents chose simply because they liked how it sounded. She had a younger brother named Clarence. In 1929, she married director Phil Rosen, and they remained together for several years.
Career Highlights
Joyzelle gained fame for her exotic dance routines and her role as Ancaria in the 1932 film The Sign of the Cross. Before this role, she made an impression in the 1930 movie Just Imagine, where she performed in futuristic attire. However, after her initial success, she mainly took on minor supporting roles in other films throughout the 1930s.
Death and Legacy
Joyzelle Joyner passed away on November 30, 1980, in California, USA, under undisclosed circumstances. Interestingly, she died just a week after the 50th anniversary of Just Imagine, the film in which she had a notable role. At the time of her death, her last name was listed as Brand according to the Social Security Death Index.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Sign of the Cross | 1932-11-30 | Ancaria |
| Wild People | 1932-07-15 | Panther Lady |
| The Night Court | 1927-11-15 | Irene Tabasco, Exotic Dancer |
| Song of the Caballero | 1930-06-29 | Conchita |
| Whistlin’ Dan | 1932-03-19 | Carmelita |
| One Hysterical Night | 1929-10-05 | Salome |
| Prince of Diamonds | 1930-03-26 | Dancing Girl (as Joyzelle) |
| I Believed in You | 1934-04-09 | Vavara (as Joyzelle) |
| Turn Back the Hours | 1928-03-01 | A Cantina Girl |
| House of Mystery | 1934-03-30 | Chanda |
| Go Into Your Dance | 1935-04-20 | Cantina Dancer |
| The Sea Beast | 1926-01-15 | Dancer in prologue |
| Moran of the Marines | 1928-10-13 | |
| Souvenirs | 1928-02-15 | The Captain’s French Love |
| Dance Madness | 1926-01-04 | Dancer |
| Glorious Vamps | 1930-01-25 | Salome (uncredited) |
| The Vanishing Frontier | 1933-03-13 | Dolores |