Claudia Dell

Claudia Dell

Deceased · Born: Jan 10, 1909 · Died: Sep 5, 1977

Personal Details

BornJan 10, 1909 San Antonio, Texas, USA
Spouse
  • Daniel Emmett

    ( Dec 13, 1947 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Edward S. Silton

    ( Dec 29, 1934 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Phil Offin

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Claudia Dell, a talented individual, was born Claudia Dell Smith on January 10, 1910, in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas. Her educational background consisted of attending school in both San Antonio and Mexico City, Mexico, which undoubtedly had a profound impact on her cultural and linguistic abilities.

As a performer, Claudia Dell made a name for herself as a showgirl, gracing the stages of three Broadway productions, including the prestigious Ziegfeld Follies of 1927. Her impressive resume also included serving as an understudy to the renowned Irene Delroy.

Claudia Dell's transition to the silver screen was marked by her screen debut, which reportedly took place while she was visiting her parents in Hollywood. According to legend, her stunning beauty so captivated Harry Cohn, a prominent figure in the film industry, that the Columbia Pictures' logo was designed in her image.

In her personal life, Claudia Dell tied the knot with Edwin Silton, an agent, in 1934. Later on, she pursued a career as a receptionist in a beauty salon, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in various professions.

Career

1944
Black Magic
Black Magic as Vera Starkey
1940
1939
Juarez
Juarez as Agnes Salm (uncredited)
1938
Algiers
Algiers as Marie
1937
A Bride for Henry
A Bride for Henry as Helen Van Orden
Boots of Destiny
Boots of Destiny as Alice Wilson
1936
Ghost Patrol
Ghost Patrol as Natalie Brent
We're in the Legion Now
We're in the Legion Now as Yvonne Cartier
Yellow Cargo
Yellow Cargo as Fay Temple
1935
The Lady in Scarlet
The Lady in Scarlet as Alice Sayre
Midnight Phantom
Midnight Phantom as Diana Sullivan
1934
The Woman Condemned
The Woman Condemned as Barbara Hammond
Cleopatra
Cleopatra as Octavia
1932
The Midnight Warning
The Midnight Warning as Enid Van Buren
Scandal for Sale
Scandal for Sale as Dorothy Pepper
1931
50 Million Frenchmen
50 Million Frenchmen as Lu Lu Carroll
Bachelor Apartment
Bachelor Apartment as Lita Andrews
Sit Tight
Sit Tight as Sally
The Stolen Jools
The Stolen Jools as Claudia Dell
1930
Montana Moon
Montana Moon as Froggy's Blonde Girlfriend (uncredited)
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Sweet Kitty Bellairs as Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Big Boy
Big Boy as Annabel