Vivian Smolen

Vivian Smolen
Anne Elstner and Vivian Smolen in Stella Dallas
Born
Vivian Smolen

March 7, 1916
New York City
DiedJune 11, 2006
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Known forActing in radio soap operas
SpouseHarold Klein

Vivian Smolen (March 7, 1916 – June 11, 2006)[1] was an actress in the era of old-time radio. She is best known for her work in soap operas, especially portraying Sunday Brinthrope, the title character in Our Gal Sunday and Laurel, the daughter of the title character in Stella Dallas.[2]

Decades after those roles ended, an article in the Chicago Tribune said: "When Vivian Smolen Klein speaks, people listen. There is something in her voice, a memory, a hint of something bygone, something that once was very important."[2]

Early years

Smolen was born in New York City.[1] As an elementary school student, she auditioned and won a part in The Children's Hour in New York. That work brought her $2 per program. She recalled later: "They liked me. I stayed with them a long time."[2] While she was still in school, she also performed on the children's program The Lady Next Door.[2] She graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New York, in 1933[3] and attended Brooklyn College.[4]

Career

In 1941, Smolen was picked to play Laurel Dallas in Stella Dallas. Her work on that program helped her to obtain the lead in Our Gal Sunday,[2] a role that she played from 1946 to 1959.[5] The two programs were on the air concurrently, but Smolen said, "It wasn't uncommon to have two big parts at once. I did many parts on many radio programs all the time."[2] Smolen's other work on radio included playing Veronica Lodge on Archie Andrews[6] and Marge Barclay in Doc Barclay's Daughters.[6]: 100 .

In 1957, Smolen was a member of the supporting cast on a recording of Pinocchio that was issued by Decca Records.[7]

Later years

In the 1970a, Smolen acted on Chicago Radio Theater and did commercials.[2]

Personal life

Smolen married Harold Klein, an executive with Plitt Theatres.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Cox, Jim (2008). This day in network radio : a daily calendar of births, deaths, debuts, cancellations and other events in broadcasting history. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-7864-3848-8. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Our Gal Sunday's happiness survives". Chicago Tribune. Illinois, Chicago. February 5, 1981. p. 6-Section 2. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  3. ^ "States Progress Means Better Life Standards". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. New York, Brooklyn. June 30, 1933. p. 8. Retrieved August 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "'Our Gal Sunday,' Based On Famous Plays Begins 10th Year on CBS-WHP". Harrisburg Telegraph. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. March 23, 1946. p. 19. Retrieved August 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ Cox, Jim (2008). The Great Radio Soap Operas. McFarland. p. 145. ISBN 9781476604145. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  6. ^ a b Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4.
  7. ^ "Decca Issues Special 'Pinocchio' Album" (PDF). The Cash Box. June 1, 1957. p. 42. Retrieved 30 August 2017.


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