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Evelyn Young

1915 – 1983

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About Evelyn Young

Lived 1915 – 1983 (aged 67). Evelyn Young was an American actor and film actor, known for Boobs in Arms, Girls of the Road and Prairie Schooners.

Acting career In 1939, Young had an uncredited part in the Stooges' short film Three Sappy People. In 1940 she acted in nine feature films and five short films. Of the shorts, four more were with The Stooges, with Mrs. Dare in Boobs in Arms best noted and the only when credited in the titles. Young's theme in Boobs in Arms was summarized in her first long phrase: "I'm afraid my husband doesn't love me anymore!" The other short with Young's participation was The Spook Speaks with Buster Keaton.

In April 1940, The New York Times reported that Young was to receive a leading role in Babies for Sale. Young received lead roles in other Columbia films but that of Babies for Sale went to her friend Rochelle Hudson. The New York Times described Young as "a child star of fifteen years ago who was known as Evelyn Jennings".

Young played the character of Sadie among ten female "hobos" in the action film Girls of the Road. She was the lead actress in Prairie Schooners and The Wildcat of Tucson. Dorothy Andre was her stunt double in The Wildcat of Tucson. While the studio released movies with her participation until the very last day of December that year, this report coincides with the end of Young's acting career.

Personal and vital events Evelyn Ebersis Young was born November 17, 1915, in Washington state. Her mother's maiden name was Rhodes.

In 1972, Young commented to the Associated Press on the untimely death of her friend and fellow Columbia actress, Rochelle Hudson. Hudson had died from a heart attack at the age of 55.

Young died on February 14, 1983, in Orange, California, aged 67.

Filmography Movies Year Title Role Length Credits Series 1925, July The Overland Limited Agnes Jennings Feature film Credited as Evelyn Jennings 1939, December Three Sappy People Receptionist Short film Uncredited Stooges Short #43 1940, June He Stayed for Breakfast Secretary Feature film Credited 1940, June Nutty but Nice Nurse Short film Uncredited Stooges Short #47 1940, July Girls of the Road Sadie Feature film Credited 1940, July The Spook Speaks Former romantic interest Short film Uncredited Keaton Short #6 1940, August From Nurse to Worse Woman in office Short film Uncredited Stooges Short #49 1940, August The Secret Seven Maid Feature film Uncredited 1940, September Glamour for Sale Alice Feature film Uncredited 1940, September Prairie Schooners Virginia Benton Wild Bill Hickok 1940, October No Census, No Feeling Lady in the street Short film Uncredited Stooges Short #50 1940, October Nobody's Children Nurse Feature film Uncredited 1940, October So You Won't Talk Attractive looking lady Feature film Uncredited 1940, November The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date Cashier Feature film Uncredited Lone Wolf #6 1940, December Boobs in Arms Mrs. Dare Short film Credited Stooges Short #52 1940, December The Wildcat of Tucson Vivian Barlow Feature film Female lead Wild Bill Hickok

Television Year Title Role Show Type Role Type Series 1997, May The Three Stooges Greatest Hits Various roles Television special Posthumous 2003, April The Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special Various roles Television special Posthumous 2015, May Eureka! Various roles Documentary series Posthumous Hey Moe, Hey Dad! #3 2015, May Slap Happy Various roles Documentary series Posthumous Hey Moe, Hey Dad! #4

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Important facts

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Known for
Boobs in Arms, Girls of the Road, Prairie Schooners, The Wildcat of Tucson
Employers
Columbia Pictures
Also known as
Evelyn Jennings, Evelyn Ebersis Young

People in Evelyn Young's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Evelyn Young?

actress

When was Evelyn Young born?

Evelyn Young was born on 17 November 1915 in Washington.

When did Evelyn Young die?

Evelyn Young died on 14 February 1983 in Orange County.

What was Evelyn Young's occupation?

Evelyn Young was an actor and film actor.

What was Evelyn Young known for?

Evelyn Young was known for Boobs in Arms, Girls of the Road, Prairie Schooners and The Wildcat of Tucson.

What nationality was Evelyn Young?

Evelyn Young was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Evelyn Young

· Wikidata: Q5416473

· DBpedia: Evelyn Young

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