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Allene Roberts

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Allene Roberts

Born September 1, 1928 in Fairfield, Alabama, USADied May 9, 201910 films

Allene Roberts (September 1, 1928 - May 9, 2019) was an American actress. Born in Fairfield Highlands, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, she starred in twelve movies between 1947 and 1954 and appeared on TV in Four Star Playhouse, The Adventures of Superman and Dragnet. Her first big picture was The Red House starring Rory Calhoun, Julie London and Edward G. Robinson. That movie was considered by the critics to be the 'sleeper hit' of the year. She starred in Knock on Any Door starring John Derek and Humphrey Bogart, and in Union Station with William Holden. As well other films, such as the serial Bomba on Panther Island (Monogram Pictures, 1949). As of 2009, she resides in Huntsville, Alabama, the widow of Ralph Cochran; the couple had four children, John, Leslie, Julie and Laurie.

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Union Station posterFirst watchUnion Station19506.5as Lorna MurchisonPolice catch a break when suspected kidnappers are spotted on a train heading towards Union Station. Police, train station security and a witness try to piece together the crime and get…View film

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10 films as actor
  1. 1952Kid Monk BaroniEmily Brooks
  2. 1951The HoodlumRosa
  3. 1951Santa FeElla Sue Canfield
  4. 1950Union StationLorna Murchison
  5. 1950A Wonderful LifeMary Wood
  6. 1949Bomba on Panther IslandJudy Maitland
  7. 1949Knock on Any DoorEmma
  8. 1948Michael O'HalloranLily Nelson
  9. 1948The Sign of the RamJane St. Aubyn
  10. 1947The Red HouseMeg Morgan