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Ilka Chase (1905–1978)
The daughter of Vogue's editor-in-chief for 40 years, Edna Woolman Chase, Ilka was named after a Hungarian friend of her mother's. She went to school in France and later acted in stock with Rube Miller in New York. Her first appearance on Broadway was as a maid in 'The Red Falcon' in 1924. After co-starring in her next play, the mystery 'Shall we ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 72) in Mexico City, Mexico |
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Actress (43 credits)
Actress (43 credits)
1965-1966
The Trials of O'Brien
(TV Series)
Margaret
Margaret
- The Greatest Game: Part 1
(1966)
... Margaret
- What Can Go Wrong
(1965)
... Margaret
- Bargain Day on the Street of Regret
(1965)
... Margaret
- Over Defence Is Out
(1965)
... Margaret
1952-1958
Kraft Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Ellen Urquart
Ellen Urquart
- The Spell of the Tigress
(1958)
... Ellen Urquart
- Day of the Vision
(1953)
- The Paper Moon
(1952)
1954
Producers' Showcase
(TV Series)
Dolly (segment "Still Life")
Dolly (segment "Still Life")
- Tonight at 8:30
(1954)
... Dolly (segment "Still Life")
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (14 credits)
Self (14 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Stage Play: Antonia. Written by Melchior Lengyel. Book adapted by Arthur Richman. Directed by Melchior Lengyel and George Cukor. Empire Theatre: 20 Oct 1925- Dec 1925 (closing date unknown/55 performances). Cast: Anne Brody (as "The Profiteer's Wife"), Ilka Chase (as "Lia"), Mabel Colcord (as "Marcsa"), H. Tyrrell-Davis (as "George Tamassy... See more »Height:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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[on Clare Boothe Luce]: Clare is quick-witted on paper, but I would not say that in conversation she tossed off witticisms at the rate of Dorothy Parker. I wouldn't say that of Dorothy Parker, either.Star Sign:
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