Givney, Kathryn (1896–1978)

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Givney, Kathryn (1896–1978)

American stage and screen actress. Born Oct 27, 1896, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin; died Mar 16, 1978, age 81, in Hollywood, California.

Made NY debut in Ballyhoo (1927), subsequently appearing in Nightstick, The Behavior of Mrs. Crane, Lost Horizons, Life with Father, The Royal Family, and This Too Shall Pass, among others; films include Lover Come Back, My Friend Irma, Operation Pacific, A Place in the Sun, Three Coins in the Fountain, Daddy Long Legs, Guys and Dolls and A Certain Smile.

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