Verna Hillie was an American actress who is best known for The Star Packer, I’ve Been Around, and Romance in the Rain. Born on May 5, 1914, in Hancock, Michigan, she left a notable mark in the film industry before her passing on October 6, 1997.
Personal and Family Life
Verna Hillie was born to Catherine Rasinen and Edward Werner Hillie. She was married twice; first to Frank Gill Jr. from 1933 until their divorce in 1952, with whom she had two daughters named Kathreen “Kelly” Gill and Pamela Lincoln. Later, she married Dick Linkroum in 1952 but divorced him in 1962.
Career
Verna started her acting career in the early 1930s and appeared in several films. During her career, she was a runner-up for the “Panther Woman” role in Paramount’s Island of Lost Souls but was still signed by the studio. Although her career faced interruptions due to health issues, she attended the 1985 Memphis Film Festival, showcasing her enduring connection to her acting roots.
Death and Legacy
Verna Hillie passed away from stroke and complications on October 6, 1997, in Fairfield, Connecticut. Her contributions to film, particularly in the 1930s, remain appreciated by fans and actors. She is remembered for her film roles and as a talented actress of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Trail Beyond | 1934-10-22 | Felice Newsome |
| The Star Packer | 1934-07-30 | Anita Matlock |
| Rescue Squad | 1935-05-15 | Norma Britt |
| Man of the Forest | 1933-08-24 | Alice Gayner |
| From Hell to Heaven | 1933-02-24 | Sonnie Lockwood |
| Rebellious Daughters | 1938-07-01 | Barbara ‘Babe’ Webster |
| Mystery Mountain | 1934-12-02 | Jane Corwin |
| Princess O’Hara | 1935-03-31 | Alberta Whitley |
| Duck Soup | 1933-11-12 | Trentino’s Blonde Secretary (uncredited) |
| Under the Tonto Rim | 1933-04-07 | Nina Weston |
| Romance in the Rain | 1934-08-13 | Cinderella Girl |
| House of Mystery | 1934-03-30 | Ella Browning |
| The Shadow Gang | 1934-06-01 | Anita Matlock |
| Mister Dynamite | 1935-04-22 | Mona Lewis |
| I’ve Been Around | 1935-03-05 | Girl |