Ella Raines, the green-eyed star of 1940s-era thrillers and Westerns, has died of throat cancer at her Sherman Oaks residence. She was 67.
Born in Snoqualmie Falls, Wash., Raines majored in drama at the University of Washington and came to Hollywood shortly after graduation.
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She achieved stardom almost overnight in Hollywood when, in 1943, she was made the sole contract star of a $1-million new production company established by actor Charles Boyer and director Howard Hawks. Her first movie was “Corvette K-225.”
Described as “sultry,” and “mysterious,” she was best remembered for her role in the thriller “Phantom Lady” in 1944.
Made 20 Films
She made 20 films in all, including “Tall in the Saddle” with John Wayne, “The Suspect” with Charles Laughton and “Walking Hills” with Randolph Scott.
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