Lucille Bremer was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Meet Me in St. Louis, Ziegfeld Follies, and Yolanda and the Thief.
Personal and Family Life
Lucille Bremer was born on February 21, 1917, in Amsterdam, New York. She married Abelardo Luis Rodriguez in July 1948, and they had four children before divorcing in 1963. During her early career, she was discovered by Arthur Freed while performing a dance act in a nightclub.
Career Highlights
Bremer’s big break came when she was cast as Rose Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis, which helped showcase her talent. Despite appearing in several major musical productions at MGM, her career did not reach the heights many anticipated. She was also known for being Fred Astaire’s dance partner in two films.
Death and Legacy
Lucille Bremer passed away on April 16, 1996, from a heart attack in La Jolla, California. She left behind a legacy as a talented dancer and actress who graced the screens of classic Hollywood films. Her performances continue to be celebrated, and she was featured on the cover of Life magazine in 1946.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Meet Me in St. Louis | 1944-11-28 | Rose Smith |
| Behind Locked Doors | 1948-09-13 | Kathy Lawrence |
| Ziegfeld Follies | 1945-08-26 | Princess |
| Yolanda and the Thief | 1945-11-22 | Yolanda |
| Ruthless | 1948-04-16 | Christa Mansfield |
| Till the Clouds Roll By | 1946-12-05 | Sally Hessler |
| Adventures of Casanova | 1948-02-07 | Lady Bianca |
| Dark Delusion | 1947-06-24 | Cynthia Grace |
| Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic | 1994-01-01 | Self |
| That’s Entertainment! III | 1994-07-01 | (archive footage) |
| Twenty Years After | 1944-01-01 | (archive footage) |
| This Love of Mine | 1942-02-02 | Dancer (uncredited) |
| The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli | 1973-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Hollywood: The Dream Factory | 1972-01-10 | Self (archive footage) |