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Frances Dade
Frances Dade
Age 60 years (Feb 14, 1907 – Jan 21, 1968)
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Movies 10

Frances Dade

Actress · Since 1931
Frances Dade makes her living as an American actress, one of the faces that hold a cast together from the edges. She has spent more time in horror than anywhere else. Film and television have shared the load, 10 credits in all. She plays Lucy in 'Dracula', the credit that travels furthest. The trade got her early: first credit at 23.
Frances Dade makes her living as an American actress, one of the faces that hold a cast together from the edges. She has spent more time in horror than anywhere else. Film and television have shared the load, 10 credits in all. She plays Lucy in 'Dracula', the credit that travels furthest. The trade got her early: first credit at 23.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frances Dade still alive?
Frances Dade passed away on January 21, 1968 at age 60.
What are the most famous roles of Frances Dade?
Frances Dade is best known for roles in Dracula, The Devil to Pay!, Daughter of the Dragon.
How many movies has Frances Dade been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1930), Frances Dade has appeared in 10 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Frances Dade's first movie?
The career of Frances Dade began with He Knew Women (1930).
What is Frances Dade's most recent movie or series?
Frances Dade's most recent release is Big Town, which premiered on December 19, 1932.
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Frances Dade
Frances Dade
1907-02-14 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Frances Dade, also known early in her career as Lorelei Lee (February 14, 1910 – January 21, 1968), was an American film actress of the late 1920s and 1930s.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dade moved to Hollywood, California in the late 1920s to pursue an acting career. She first caught the attention of Samuel Goldwyn as a member of the touring company of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. He gave her a contract though she later went freelance. Her first film role was in 1928, when she had an uncredited role alongside stars Dorothy Boyd and Mabel Poulton in The Constant Nymph. In 1930 she appeared in four films, including Grumpy.

In 1931 Dade was cast in the biggest role of her career, Lucy Weston in Dracula, which starred Bela Lugosi and Helen Chandler. The scene with Bela Lugosi hovering over her prostrate body remains an indelible part of pop culture. That role would catapult her to brief notoriety, and would result in her being selected one of thirteen WAMPAS Baby Stars, including Marian Marsh, Karen Morley, and Marion Shilling, that same year.

Despite her performance in Dracula, Dade's film role offers dwindled. She starred in six films in 1931, three of which were horror films.

In 1932, she was featured in only one film, Big Town, and she appeared on Broadway in the play Collision. Shortly thereafter, she retired from acting and married wealthy socialite Brock Van Avery. She eventually moved back home to Philadelphia, and went into nursing. She died there in 1968 at the age of 57.

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