Frances Mercer

Frances Mercer (October 21, 1915 – November 5, 2000) was an American film actress.

Biography Mercer was born in New Rochelle, New York, on October 21, 1915. From beginning modeling as a teenager, she became one of New York's leading models before she turned to acting in the late 1930s. Her film debut was in Vivacious Lady (1938), and she debuted on Broadway in Very Warm for May (1939). She was featured on the cover of Redbook magazine's October 1940 issue.

Television series in which Mercer appeared included For Better or Worse and Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal.

Mercer was married to G. Robert Fleming, who was the Republican nominee for California's 16th congressional district in 1956, losing to Democratic incumbent Donald L. Jackson. She died on November 5, 2000, in Los Angeles, California at age 85.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1938 Vivacious Lady Helen 1938 Blind Alibi Ellen 1938 Crime Ring Judy Allen 1938 Smashing the Rackets Susan 'Pat' Lane 1938 The Mad Miss Manton Helen Frayne 1938 Annabel Takes a Tour Natalie Preston 1939 Beauty for the Asking Patricia Wharton 1939 Society Lawyer Sue Leonard 1939 The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle Claire Ford 1946 Piccadilly Incident Joan Draper 1955 There's Always Tomorrow Ruth Doran 1957 Young and Dangerous Mrs. Price