June Clyde was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Tanned Legs,” “Hit the Deck,” and “Tess of the Storm Country.” She started her career in vaudeville and made a name for herself in both films and theater.
Personal and Family Life
June Clyde was born on December 2, 1909, in St. Joseph, Missouri. She grew up in San Francisco and began performing at a very young age under the name “Baby Tetrazini.” Throughout her life, she was married twice, first to Thornton Freeland, whom she married in 1950. They were together until his passing in 1987, just weeks before her own death.
Career Highlights
As a child performer, June began in vaudeville at the age of eight and transitioned to film as a teenager. Her career reached new heights in the 1930s when she appeared in notable films and achieved success on both Broadway and in London’s theater scene. Despite facing challenges later in her career, she continued to perform in both America and England until she retired.
Death and Legacy
June Clyde passed away on October 1, 1987, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, just over fourteen weeks after the death of her husband. She left behind a legacy of talent, having been recognized as a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1932. Throughout her career, June inspired many as a talented actress, singer, and dancer.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed Lips | 1942-01-02 | Lois Grant |
| Forgotten | 1933-02-14 | Lena Strauss |
| Back Street | 1932-08-04 | Freda Schmidt |
| A Study in Scarlet | 1933-05-14 | Eileen Forrester |
| The Secret Witness | 1931-12-12 | Tess Jones |
| Arizona | 1931-06-27 | Bonita ‘Bonnie’ Palmer |
| Radio Patrol | 1932-06-02 | Vern Wiley |
| The Cuckoos | 1930-05-04 | Ruth Chester |
| Behind the Mask | 1946-05-25 | Edith Merrill |
| Seven Doors to Death | 1944-08-16 | Mary Rawling |