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Pauline Wagner

1910 – 2014

American actress

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Lived 1910 – 2014 (aged 103). Pauline Wagner was an American actor and film actor.

Pauline Cynthia Wagner (August 18, 1910 – May 2, 2014) was an American actress, dancer and glamour girl who had minor roles in the 1930s and 1940s. She made her debut in King of Jazz in 1930. She was also a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Her first significant role was in College Lovers where she played Frank's girlfriend. She was Fay Wray's understudy in King Kong in 1933. She had small parts in Lady Killer and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. She worked for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and RKO. Her film career ended in 1941.

Personal life and death Wagner, who had resided in Glendale, California, after retiring opened a baby store and wrote a book, she was married to Alfred J. McCourtney and died on May 2, 2014, aged 103. She was also married to assistant film director Mike Lally. They had a daughter, who died of an illness when she was seven weeks old.

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Pauline Cynthia Wagner

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Who was Pauline Wagner?

American actress (1910-2014)

When was Pauline Wagner born?

Pauline Wagner was born on 18 August 1910 in Oklahoma, Shattuck.

When did Pauline Wagner die?

Pauline Wagner died on 2 May 2014 in California, Glendale.

What was Pauline Wagner's occupation?

Pauline Wagner was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Pauline Wagner?

Pauline Wagner was American.

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· Wikipedia: Pauline Wagner

· Wikidata: Q16079021

· DBpedia: Pauline Wagner

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