Julie Duncan was an American actress who is best known for Texas Trouble Shooters, Desperate Cargo, and Cowboy in the Clouds. She was born on January 17, 1919, in Cornish, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA, and passed away on June 20, 1986, in Riverside County, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Julie Duncan was married twice; her first husband was Jerrold Jerome Kessler, with whom she had one child. She later married James Monroe Jefferson Jr., and they remained married until her death. Julie was the daughter of John Leroy Manning and Francis “Fanny” Duncan.
Trivia
Before her acting career, Julie was a prominent steeplechase rider under the name “Marjorie Manning.” She was buried in Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California.
Death and Legacy
Julie Duncan passed away on June 20, 1986, leaving behind a modest legacy in the film industry. Her contributions to western films in the early 1940s are remembered by fans of the genre. Despite her relatively brief career, she remains a notable figure for her roles during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Trouble Shooters | 1942-06-12 | Judy Wilson |
| Texas Man Hunt | 1942-01-02 | Carol Price |
| Overland Stagecoach | 1942-10-10 | Susan Clark |
| Desperate Cargo | 1941-07-04 | Ann Howard |
| Junior G-Men | 1940-11-01 | Crawford’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| Texas Terrors | 1940-11-22 | Jane Bennett |
| Cowboy in the Clouds | 1943-12-23 | Dorrie Bishop |
| Bullets and Saddles | 1943-10-29 | Laura Craig |
| Fugitive Valley | 1941-07-30 | Ann Savage |
| Wyoming Wildcat | 1941-01-06 | Derry Carson |
| Along the Sundown Trail | 1942-10-10 | Susan Lawrence |
| Haunted Ranch | 1943-02-19 | Helen Weston |
| Youth Aflame | 1944-10-10 | Peggy Baker |
| They Stooge to Conga | 1943-01-01 | Telephone Customer #3 (uncredited) |