Suzi Crandall was an American actress and model who is best known for her roles in Mark of the Lash, That Way with Women, and Four Star Playhouse. Born Bette Brunk on May 3, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, she gained recognition as Miss Chicago in 1942 and was a runner-up in the Miss America contest.
Personal and Family Life
Suzi Crandall married Benjamin F. Hitchens, an airfield operator, in June 1948. After her marriage, she stepped away from the limelight and was last known to be teaching modeling in 1964. Her career began with a strong start in the late 1940s under notable film contracts.
Death and Legacy
Suzi Crandall passed away in 2012 in Santa Barbara, California. Although she had a brief acting career, her contributions to film and her accolades in beauty pageants left a lasting impression. She is remembered as an accomplished figure in the entertainment industry of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Harrigan and Son | 1960 | Miss Jones |
| Johnny Midnight | 1960 | Vivienne |
| Wichita Town | 1960 | Mary Parker |
| The Loretta Young Show | 1959 | Ellie Winters |
| Chevron Hall of Stars | 1956 | Unknown |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1956 | Secretary |
| Newlyweds’ House Guest | 1952 | Betty |
| Newlyweds Take a Chance | 1951 | Betty |
| The Newlywed’s Boarder | 1950 | Unknown |
| Waiting for Baby | 1950 | Betty (as Susan Crandall) |
| Prize Maid | 1949 | Betty |
| Dad Always Pays | 1949 | Errol’s Daughter |
| Station West | 1948 | Girl (uncredited) |
| Mark of the Lash | 1948 | Mary Phillips |
| They Live by Night | 1948 | Lulu (uncredited) |