Georgiana Belzer

Georgiana Young (née Belzer; September 10, 1924 – November 13, 2007) was an American actress and the maternal younger half-sister of actresses Loretta Young, Polly Ann Young and Sally Blane. She had a brief career in film, appearing alongside her sisters in the biographical drama The Story of Alexander Graham Bell, followed by bit parts in two other films.

Biography

Georgiana Young was born in 1924, the daughter of George Uncus Belzer and Gladys Royal (formerly Young). She was raised Roman Catholic, along with her half-sisters, actresses Loretta Young, Polly Ann Young and Sally Blane. At age thirteen, she was signed to a seven-year film contract. Her first acting role was a minor part in Mad About Music with Deanna Durbin, though her scenes were ultimately cut from the film.

Personal life After seeing her performance in The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939), 18-year-old Ricardo Montalbánwho split his time between his schooling in Los Angeles (living with his brother) and working in his father's store in Torreón, Mexicobecame enamored of the 15-year-old Young.

Montalbán had started his own stage and film career when the two later met on a blind date, with Montalbán proposing that evening, later stating "It took a week to persuade her."

Georgiana Young (also known as Georgiana Young Montalbán and Georgiana Young de Montalbán) died in 2007, aged 83, of undisclosed causes.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1939 The Story of Alexander Graham Bell Berta Hubbard 1940 No, No, Nanette Show Girl Uncredited 1949 Border Incident Woman Uncredited 1972 This Is Your Life Herself Episode "Don Rickles"