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Una Merkel (1903-1986) Actress. Additional Crew. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 3:41. Summer and Smoke (1961) 10 Videos. 99+ Photos. Una Merkel began her movie career as stand-in for Lillian Gish in the movie The Wind (1928).
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Una Merkel (December 10, 1903 – January 2, 1986) was an American stage, film, radio, and television actress. Merkel was born in Kentucky and acted on stage in New York in the 1920s. She went to Hollywood in 1930 and became a popular film actress. Two of her best-known performances are in the films 42nd Street and Destry Rides Again.
Southerner Una Merkel was a popular American stage, screen, and television actress. In movies, while often cast as the female lead, she more typically appeared in prominent supporting roles.
Jan 4, 1986 · Jan. 4, 1986 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. Una Merkel, whose physical resemblance to Lillian Gish enabled her to embark on a dramatic career and whose talent kept her firmly at the thick of the...
Una Merkel | Rotten Tomatoes. Highest Rated: 100% Red Headed Woman (1932) Lowest Rated: 14% The Kentuckian (1955) Birthday: Dec 10, 1903. Birthplace: Covington, Kentucky, USA. This wry,...
