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Person Biography:
Helen Parrish was born on March 12, 1923, in Columbus, Georgia, to stage actress Laura R. Parrish. She began her acting career at a young age, appearing in silent movies and "Our Gang" comedy shorts. As she grew older, she became established as a cinematic kid sister, neighborhood friend, or rich young girl in films such as "There's Always Tomorrow" (1934),"Straight from the Heart" (1935),and "A Dog of Flanders" (1935).
Helen gained recognition for her roles as the rival of singing star Deanna Durbin in several musical vehicles, including "Mad About Music" (1938),"Three Smart Girls Grow Up" (1939),and "First Love" (1939). Her film offerings were generally pleasant but unexceptional, and she appeared in a number of "B" category movies, including "X Marks the Spot" (1931),"When a Feller Needs a Friend" (1932),and "Too Many Blondes" (1941).
Helen's acting career slowed down in the 1950s, and she focused on television, appearing in anthologies such as "Fireside Theatre" and "Chevon Theatre." Her final on-camera appearance was as a guest on "Leave It to Beaver" and "The Danny Thomas Show."
Helen's personal life was marked by tragedy when her older sister, Beverly Parrish, died suddenly at the age of 10 after filming only one movie. Helen married twice, first to actor/screenwriter Charles Lang and then to TV producer John Guedel, with whom she had no children.
Helen Parrish passed away on February 22, 1959, at the age of 35, due to cancer, leaving behind a legacy as a talented but underappreciated actress with great potential.
