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Luella Gear (1897–1980)

New York-born comedienne, whose acerbic wit enlivened Broadway musical comedy and revue for fifty years, while making few forays into motion pictures. After attending Spencer School, Louella took acting classes and made her theatrical debut in 1917. Her many successes on stage included the parody "Life Begins at 8:40" (1934-35) and "Streets of Paris" (1939-40)... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1964 The Defenders (TV series)
Delia Leary
Conflict of Interests (1964) … Delia Leary
 
1960 Play of the Week (TV series)
 
1960 Juno and the Paycock (TV movie)
 
1956 Joe & Mabel (TV series)
Mrs. Spooner
 
1956 Producers' Showcase (TV series)
Emma
Happy Birthday (1956) … Emma
 
1954 The Elgin Hour (TV series)
Mom Morton
Falling Star (1954) … Mom Morton
 
1954 Phffft
Edith Chapman
 
1954 The Big Story (TV series)
Mrs. Ferill
 
1954 Lady in the Dark (TV movie)
Maggie Grant
 
1952 Broadway Television Theatre (TV series)
Ma Harrington
The Patsy (1952) … Ma Harrington
 
1952 The Web (TV series)
Death Mask (1952)
 
1950 Sure As Fate (TV series)
Tremolo (1950)
 
1950 The Trap (TV series)
Chocolate Cobweb (1950)
 
1949 Jigsaw
Pet Shop Owner
 
1947 The Perfect Marriage
Dolly Haggerty
 
1938 Carefree
Aunt Cora
 
1933 The Poor Fish (short)
 
1923 Adam and Eva
Julie Dewitt
 
1915 His Bachelor Dinner (short)
Edna (as Miss Gear)
 
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1959 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Herself
Charlie Ruggles (1959) … Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1917). Stage Play: Love o' Mike. Musical comedy. See more »

Alternate Names:

Miss Gear
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Star Sign:

Virgo