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Lee Patrick

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Actress

The Resume

    (November 22, 1901-November 21, 1982)
    Born in New York City, New York
    Portrayed Henrietta Topper in 'Topper' (1953-55)
    Voiced multiple characters on The Alvin Show (1961-62)
    Appeared in the films 'Strange Cargo' (1929), 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941), 'George Washington Slept Here' (1942), 'The Snake Pit' (1948), 'Caged' (1950), 'Auntie Mame' (1958), 'Summer and Smoke' (1961), and 'The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao' (1964)
    Appeared on Broadway in 'The Bunch and Judy' (1922), 'Bachelors' Brides' (1925), 'Little Women' (1931), 'Blessed Event' (1932), 'Stage Door' (1936), and 'Michael Drops In' (1938)

Why she might be annoying:

    She signed with RKO to recreate her Broadway role in 'Stage Door.' Instead, during rewrites the part was split in two and given to Ginger Rogers and Katharine Hepburn.
    Her studio biography lopped ten years off her age.
    She came out of retirement to revive her role as Sam Spade's secretary in the long-delayed and poorly-received 'Maltese Falcon' sequel 'The Black Bird.' (1975)

Why she might not be annoying:

    She noted about her versatility, 'I played them all: big sister, society matron, hooker, wisecracker, bubble dancer, nuthouse inmate, and even a song and dance girl.'
    Gossip columnist Louella Parsons reportedly used her influence to keep Patrick from being cast in lead roles as revenge for an unflattering portrait written by Patrick's husband, magazine reporter Tom Wood.
    She died shortly after appearing in a tribute to 'Topper' on Good Morning America.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying