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Mary Dees, HOI POLLOI


Born
1911-06-03
Tuscaloosa, AL
(Mary Ella Dees)
Died
2004-08-04   (93)
Lake Worth, FL

Platinum blonde stand-in for Jean Harlow at MGM. When Harlow died during production of SARATOGA (1937), Dees performed as her double in several key scenes, including a romantic scene with costar Clark Gable. Dees' voice was looped by yet a third actress to create the "Harlow effect."

Acting Credits (2)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
HOI POLLOI (1935) Moe, Larry and Curly Platinum blonde party guest
HEY MOE! HEY DAD! (2015) Miscellaneous Appearances archive footage

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