Summers, Leonora (1897–1976)

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Summers, Leonora (1897–1976)

American comedic actress and dancer. Born Dec 12, 1897, in New York, NY; died June 29, 1976, in Woodland Hills, Ca; m. Mushy Callahan (junior welter-weight champion).

Began career on Broadway; arrived in Hollywood (1925) and was featured in numerous Mack Sennett comedies; other films include Sea Beast, Ben-Hur and Hoboken to Hollywood.

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