Rutherford, Ann (1917–)

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Rutherford, Ann (1917–)

Canadian-born actress. Born Therese Ann Rutherford, Nov 2, 1917, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; dau. of John Guilberty ([Rutherford], tenor at Metropolitan Opera) and Lucille Mansfield (actress who played 2nd lead in the Pearl White serials); m. David May (department-store heir), 1942 (div. 1953); m. William Dozier (tv producer), 1953 (died 1991); children: Gloria May (b. 1943).

Moved to San Francisco, then Los Angeles when young; began career on radio; made film debut in Waterfront Lady (1935), then appeared opposite Gene Autry and John Wayne in several movies; other films include Dancing Coed, A Christmas Carol, Pride and Prejudice, Happy Land, Whistling in Brooklyn, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Adventures of Don Juan, Orchestra Wives and Gone with the Wind (Careen O'Hara); probably best remembered as Andy Hardy's girlfriend Polly Benedict in 12 Hardy films.

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