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Helen Wood was an American actress.
Early years
editWood was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed T. Wood of Clarksville, Tennessee.[1]
Career
editWood's early work in Hollywood was limited to singing and dancing in chorus lines[2] as a Goldwyn Girl. She asked for, and received, a release from her contract,[3] and then she hired an acting teacher who both improved her acting skills and gave her practical advice about the profession. Her acting debut came in She Married Her Boss (1935) and followed that with a role in Buccaneer, which led to her receiving a long-term contract with 20th Century Fox.[2] She also "made a pleasant impression" in Can This Be Dixie? (1936)[4] and was the leading lady in Champagne Charlie (1936).[5]
In 1940, the Archie Wood Post of the American Legion in Clarksville, Tennessee, endorsed Wood for a part in the then-upcoming film about the life of Sergeant Alvin York. The letter, addressed to producer Jesse L. Lasky, noted that in addition to her acting ability, the actress was a niece of Archie Wood, for whom the post was named, and who was killed in the battle of the Forest of Argonne.[6] Prentice Cooper, then governor of Tennessee, and "dozens of others" contacted Lasky with similar requests.[7] Following those efforts, The Los Angeles Times reported in its December 26, 1940, edition, "Helen Wood ... has been selected as the feminine principal in the picture."[7]
In old-time radio, Wood portrayed Elaine Dascom in Those We Love on NBC.[8]
Personal life
editIn 1941, Wood married Dr. Alfred Huenergardt.[9] The marriage ended in divorce.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Helen Wood Seriously Ill at Hollywood". The Tennessean. Tennessee, Nashville. November 12, 1936. p. 12. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Thomas, Dan (October 11, 1935). "Girl Overcomes Beauty Handicap". Lansing State Journal. Michigan, Lansing. p. 20. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lane, Linda (December 26, 1936). "Adversity Landed Many Jobs For Screen Stars". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Hawaii, Honolulu. p. 18. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Helen Wood Gets Important Role". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. November 6, 1936. p. 15. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Helen Wood Has Good Role In New Picture". The Leaf-Chronicle. Tennessee, Clarksville. May 18, 1936. p. 3. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Legion Wants Helen Wood To Act In York Picture". The Leaf-Chronicle. Tennessee, Clarksville. March 29, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Streamlined Impressions of News". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. December 26, 1940. p. 10. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Has Role in Broadcast". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Ohio, Cincinnati. July 17, 1938. p. 14. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Actress Helen Wood, Doctor to Take Vows". The Ogden-Standard Examiner. Utah, Ogden. December 26, 1940. p. 10. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Selene Walters, Film Star, Marries Doctor". The Times. California, San Mateo. February 11, 1946. p. 3. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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