Una Merkel

Una Merkel has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to Motion Pictures, at 6230 Hollywood Boulevard. In British films, she played everything from Queen Victoria to war heroine Odette Hallowes. She died in Los Angeles, California. Anna had a long career on the English stage and screen, ranging from a role in the chorus of Charlot's revue in 1925 to Charlie Girl in 1965. Her final film role was in the 1966 Elvis Presley film Spinout. She was born Marjorie Robertson in London. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Summer and Smoke (1961). Anna Neagle (October 20, 1904 - June 3, 1986) was a popular British actress and singer.

She made a comeback as a middle aged woman playing mothers and maiden aunts, and in 1956 won a Tony Award for her role in The Ponder Heart. A Little Dash Of Dublin. Her career went into decline during the 1940s and although she continued working it was in less prestigious productions. Kiss Me Goodnight. She played Ann Rutledge in the 1930 film Abraham Lincoln and during the 1930s became a popular second lead in a number of films, usually playing the wisecracking best friend of the heroine. Tonight   duet with Trefor Jones with Geraldo and his Orchestra. She returned to Hollywood and achieved her greatest success with the advent of "talkies". The Dream Is Over with orchestra conducted by Ray Noble.

She appeared in several films during the silent era but spent most of her time in New York working on Broadway. What More Can I Ask? with orchestra conducted by Ray Noble. Born in Covington, Kentucky, Merkel resembled the popular actress Lillian Gish, and her resemblance allowed her to enter films in 1920 as Gish's double in the film Way Down East. Una Merkel (December 10, 1903 – January 2, 1986) was an American film actress.