Paula Corday was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Exile, The Falcon in San Francisco, and Dick Tracy vs. Cueball. Born Jeanne Paule Teipotemarga on October 20, 1920, in Tahiti, she became a notable figure in Hollywood during the 1940s and early 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Paula Corday was the daughter of a Swiss diplomat who was stationed in Tahiti at the time of her birth. She received her education in Shanghai, Paris, and Switzerland before continuing her studies at the Guy Bates Post Academy and under the renowned director Max Reinhardt. On September 25, 1947, she married Harold Nebenzal, and they had two children together, Daniel and Deborah.
Career
Corday signed a contract with RKO Pictures in October 1942 and went on to star in a number of low-budget films as a leading lady. Throughout her career, she appeared in several cult classic films and earned a reputation as a talented actress during her time in the industry.
Death and Legacy
Paula Corday passed away on November 23, 1992, in Century City, Los Angeles, California, due to complications from diabetes. She left behind a legacy as a prominent actress in the mid-20th-century film scene and is remembered for her vibrant performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Black Castle | 1952-11-20 | Countess Elga von Bruno |
| The Body Snatcher | 1945-05-25 | Mrs. Marsh |
| The Falcon in Hollywood | 1944-12-08 | Lili D’Allio |
| The Falcon Strikes Back | 1943-04-01 | Mia Bruger |
| The Sword of Monte Cristo | 1951-03-03 | Lady Christianne |
| The Falcon and the Co-Eds | 1943-11-10 | Marguerita Serena |
| The Falcon in San Francisco | 1945-07-20 | Joan Marshall |
| The Falcon’s Alibi | 1946-04-12 | Joan Meredith |
| Dick Tracy vs. Cueball | 1946-11-22 | Mona Clyde |
| The French Line | 1954-02-08 | Celeste |
| The Exile | 1947-10-17 | Katie |
| West of the Pecos | 1945-08-10 | Suzanne, Rill’s French Maid |
| Because You’re Mine | 1952-10-01 | Francesca Landers |
| You for Me | 1952-07-19 | Lucille Brown |
| The Truth About Murder | 1946-04-01 | Peggy |
| The Adventures of a Rookie | 1943-08-19 | Ruth |
| Too Young to Kiss | 1951-11-22 | Denise Dorcet |
| Government Girl | 1943-11-05 | Girl in Hotel Lobby (uncredited) |
| Mr. Lucky | 1943-07-01 | Girl (uncredited) |