Arline Judge was a petite-framed, blue-eyed, brunette beauty who acted in numerous films in the 30s and 40s. Born in Connecticut, she moved to New York City with her family at a young age and studied dance at the Ursuline Academy in the Bronx. She was discovered by an RKO talent agent while performing in the Broadway revue "The Second Little Show" and signed with the studio.
Arline made her film debut in 1931 with a small part in "Bachelor Apartment" and went on to appear in a string of films throughout the decade. She was often cast as a scheming or adulterous woman, and her characters were often more trouble than they were worth. She was known for her comedic timing and her ability to adapt to a variety of roles.
Arline was married eight times, a record that was only matched by Lana Turner. Her husbands included Wesley Ruggles, who directed her in "Are These Our Children," and Daniel Reid Topping, who owned the Brooklyn Dodgers. She also had two sons, Wesley Jr. and Daniel Jr.
In the 1940s, Arline's film career began to slow down, and she appeared in a few war-era "B" and "C" movies. She continued to work in television in the 1950s and early 1960s, making guest appearances on shows such as "Perry Mason." Her final film role was in the poorly acted drama "A Swingin' Summer" in 1965.
Arline Judge died on February 7, 1974, at the age of 61, and was buried in her home state of Connecticut.
