Judith Barrie
actress
- Born:
- 1907-08-06, Sacramento, California, USA
- Died:
- 1991-01-09, New York, USA
- Professions:
- actress
Biography
Judith Barrie was born Catherine Barrie in Sacramento, California. Her grandfather was a wealthy wheat merchant. She was a society debutante and was educated at a prestigious girls school in Berkeley. After graduating she became a successful artist's model and frequently posed for James Montgomery Flagg. In 1928 Judith married producer Edward Halperin who convinced her to try acting. She made her film debut in the 1930 drama Party Girl opposite Jeanette Loff. The movie was produced by her husband and directed by her brother-in-law Victor Halperin. Although her performance got good reviews Judith's career went nowhere. She only appeared in three more films including the western Hidden Gold. In 1932 Edward filed for divorce. He claimed that Judith said she did not love him. After the divorce she moved to New York City to pursue a career on Broadway. Judith died on January 9, 1991 at the age of eighty-three.
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