Paula Stone was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Hop-a-Long Cassidy, Atlantic Flight, and The Girl Said No. Born on January 20, 1912, in New York City, she made a mark in the film industry during the 1930s.
Personal and Family Life
Paula Stone was born to Fred Stone and Allene Crater. She had two siblings, Dorothy and Carol Stone. Paula was married twice, first to Duke Daly from 1939 until his death in 1943, and later to Nelson Michael Sloan in 1946, with whom she had two children, Michael and Judy.
Career
During her acting career, Paula Stone became known as a popular blond starlet of the 1930s. She was notably the first female lead in a Hopalong Cassidy western and a close friend of B-movie queen Patricia Ellis. Her performances in various films have left a lasting impression on the genre.
Death and Legacy
Paula Stone passed away on December 23, 1997, in Sherman Oaks, California, due to acute ischaemic heart disease. Her contributions to cinema and her iconic roles continue to be remembered, influencing future generations of actors in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hop-a-long Cassidy | 1935-08-23 | Mary Meeker |
| Treachery Rides the Range | 1936-05-02 | Ruth Drummond |
| The Case of the Velvet Claws | 1936-07-03 | Norma Veite |
| Red Lights Ahead | 1936-11-28 | Edna Wallace |
| The Girl Said No | 1937-09-18 | Mabel |
| Atlantic Flight | 1937-08-25 | Gail Strong |
| Swing It Professor | 1937-03-13 | Teddy Ross |
| Convicts at Large | 1938-12-14 | Ruth Porter |
| That’s Entertainment! | 1974-06-21 | (archive footage) |
| Idiot’s Delight | 1939-01-27 | Beulah Tremayne |
| Trail in’ West | 1936-09-04 | Lucy Blake |
| Two Against the World | 1936-07-11 | Miss Symonds |
| Laugh It Off | 1939-12-01 | Linda Lane |
| A Dream Comes True | 1935-12-31 | Herself (uncredited) |
| Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) | 1936-09-11 | Self |