Rosella Towne was an American actress known for her roles in films such as Gold Diggers in Paris, Blondes at Work, and The Adventures of Jane Arden.
Personal and Family Life
Rosella Townsend was born on January 20, 1918, in Youngstown, Ohio, as the second of three daughters to Frank and Viola Townsend. Her family moved to Los Angeles in the late 1920s, where Rosella began her journey into acting. She married screenwriter Harry Kronman in 1942 and had two children, Anthony and Michael, alongside her earlier marriage to James Lathrop.
Career
Rosella made her film debut at the age of 19 in 1937 and quickly gained recognition, appearing in several films with notable stars like Bette Davis and Ronald Reagan. However, her acting career slowed during World War II, leading her to leave the industry after marriage. Throughout her career, she had both minor and significant roles in various films in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Death and Legacy
Rosella Towne passed away on August 29, 2014, in Hamden, Connecticut, where she had been residing in a nursing home. Throughout her life, she cherished her family, leaving behind two children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Her contributions to the film industry remain a part of Hollywood history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Diggers in Paris | 1938-06-11 | Golddigger |
| Blondes at Work | 1938-02-05 | Louisa Revelle |
| The Adventures of Jane Arden | 1939-03-18 | Jane Arden |
| Code of the Secret Service | 1939-05-27 | Elaine |
| The Patient in Room 18 | 1938-01-08 | Maida Day |
| Expensive Husbands | 1937-11-27 | Brenner’s Receptionist |
| Boy Meets Girl | 1938-08-27 | Hospital Nurse Wheeling Larry |
| Going Places | 1938-12-31 | Young Lady at Party |
| Cowboy from Brooklyn | 1938-07-09 | Panthea Landis |
| Secret Service of the Air | 1939-03-04 | Zelma Warren |
| Women in the Wind | 1939-04-15 | Phyllis |
| Dark Victory | 1939-04-20 | Girl in Box (uncredited) |
| The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex | 1939-11-11 | Lady of the Court (uncredited) |
| Varsity Show | 1937-09-04 | Passerby |
| Rocky Mountain Rangers | 1940-05-24 | Doris Manners |
| No, No, Nanette | 1940-12-19 | Stewardess |
| Submarine D-1 | 1937-11-27 | Mary |
| The Declaration of Independence | 1938-11-26 | Betsy Kramer |
| The Adventurous Blonde | 1937-11-13 | Hostess (uncredited) |
| Hard to Get | 1938-11-05 | Miss Gray (uncredited) |
| Sergeant Murphy | 1938-01-01 | Alice Valentine |
| It’s Love I’m After | 1937-10-08 | Autograph Seeker (uncredited) |