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Ona Munson (1903–1955)

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A slim, pale blonde, Munson achieved film immortality as the tainted Belle Watling in "Gone With The Wind". Her other film roles were sporadic supporting roles in dramas and westerns. See full bio »

Born:

Owena Wolcott
in Portland, Oregon, USA

Died:

(age 51) in New York City, New York, USA
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1953 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series)
– The Right Approach (1953)
 
1953 Martin Kane (TV series)
Millicent Mills
– Trip to Bermuda (1953) … Millicent Mills
 
1952 Broadway Television Theatre (TV series)
Mrs. Frazier
– Craig's Wife (1952) … Mrs. Frazier
 
1947 The Red House
Mrs. Storm
 
1945 Dakota
'Jersey' Thomas
 
1945 The Cheaters
Florie Watson
 
1943 Idaho
Belle Bonner
 
1942 Drums of the Congo
Dr. Ann Montgomery
 
1941 The Shanghai Gesture
'Mother' Gin Sling
 
1941 Wild Geese Calling
Clarabella
 
1941 Lady from Louisiana
Julie Mirbeau
 
1940 Wagons Westward
Julie O'Conover
 
1939 The Big Guy
Mary Whitlock
 
1939 Gone with the Wind
Belle Watling
 
1939 Legion of Lost Flyers
Martha Wilson
 
1939 Scandal Sheet
Kitty Mulhane
 
1938 Dramatic School
Student (uncredited)
 
1938 His Exciting Night
Anne Baker
 
1931 Five Star Final
Kitty Carmody
 
1931 Broadminded
Constance Palmer
 
1931 The Hot Heiress
Juliette
 
1930 Going Wild
Ruth Howard
 
1928 The Head of the Family (uncredited)
 
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1945 Dakota (performer: "Coax Me")
 
1931 The Hot Heiress (performer: "You're the Cats" 1931 - uncredited, "Like Ordinary People Do" - uncredited / "Like Ordinary People Do" - uncredited)
 
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1942 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 6 (documentary short)
Herself
 
1940 Meet the Stars #1: Chinese Garden Festival (documentary short)
Herself
 
1930 An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee (short)
Herself
 
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1988 The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (TV documentary)
Actress in a film clip
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Hold Your Horses (1933). Musical comedy. Music by Robert Russell Bennett, Robert A. Simon, Louis Alter, Arthur Swanstrom, Ben Oakland and Owen Murphy. Book by Russel Crouse and Corey Ford. Based on a play by Charles Beahan, Russel Crouse and Corey Ford. With many nonsensical moments by Joe Cook. Lyrics by Robert Russell Bennett... See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Print Biographies  | 1 Article  | See more »

Height:

5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Personal Quote:

Note found next to bed at death, "This is the only way I know to be free again ... Please don't follow me." See more »

Trivia:

Ona Munson's name is often confused with that of the actress Osa Massen. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini