Lucille Lund was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Black Cat, What Price Vengeance, and Timber War. Born on June 3, 1912, in Buckley, Washington, she made a significant impact in the film industry during the 1930s.
Personal and Family Life
Lucille Lund was married to Kenneth Higgins from 1937 until his passing in 1973. Together, they had two children. Lund initially stepped away from her acting career to focus on her family, although she occasionally returned for film festivals, humorously recalling her time in Hollywood.
Career Highlights
Lucille Lund began her film career after winning a beauty and talent contest, which led her to Hollywood. She made her film debut in Saturday’s Millions (1933) and became known as a leading lady in the 1930s. Her most memorable performance came in The Black Cat (1934), where she portrayed a character who fell victim to a satanic high priest.
Death and Legacy
Lucille Lund passed away on February 15, 2002, in Rolling Hills, California, due to natural causes. Despite her decision to retire from acting for family life, she is remembered for her captivating performances and contributions to early cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Black Cat | 1934-05-07 | Karen |
| Prison Shadows | 1936-07-17 | Claire Thomas |
| Pirate Treasure | 1934-01-29 | Dorothy Craig |
| Blake of Scotland Yard | 1937-01-30 | Duchess |
| What Price Vengeance | 1937-05-25 | Babe Foster |
| Horse Play | 1933-06-01 | Iris |
| It Happened in Hollywood | 1937-09-07 | American Girl |
| Start Cheering | 1938-03-03 | Flossie |
| Timber War | 1935-11-20 | Sally Martin |
| Kiss and Make-Up | 1934-07-13 | Magda |
| A Fight to the Finish | 1937-06-30 | Mabel |
| Saturday’s Millions | 1933-09-30 | Myra Blaine |
| Fighting Thru | 1934-08-29 | Lucille |
| Panic on the Air | 1936-04-10 | Cigarette Girl |
| Range Warfare | 1934-12-01 | Sue Callahan |
| Calling All Doctors | 1937-07-22 | Mabile Chase |
| The Big Squirt | 1937-09-17 | Mrs Chase |
| The Awful Goof | 1939-12-20 | Mrs. Joe Mark |
| 3 Dumb Clucks | 1937-04-17 | Daisy (uncredited) |
| Girls Can Play | 1937-06-23 | Line Place-holder Jane Harmon |
| Lugosi: Hollywood’s Dracula | 1997-06-15 | Self |