Thelma Todd
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Born:
Jul 29, 1906

Died:
Dec 16, 1935

Age: 29 Deceased

From:
Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 126

Avg Rating: 6.8

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Thelma Todd

Also known as: Alison Loyd, Тельма Тодд, Thelma Alice Todd, Hot Toddy, The Ice Cream Blonde

Biography

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Thelma Alice Todd (July 29, 1906 – December 16, 1935) was an American actress. Appearing in about 120 pictures between 1926 and 1935, she is best remembered for her comedic roles in films such as Marx Brothers' Monkey Business and Horse Feathers, a number of Charley Chase's short comedies, and co-starring with Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante in Speak Easily. She also had roles in Wheeler and Woolsey farces, several Laurel and Hardy films, the last of which (The Bohemian Girl) featured her in a part that was truncated by her suspicious death at the age of 29.

During the silent film era, Todd appeared in numerous supporting roles that made full use of her beauty but gave her little chance to act. With the advent of the talkies, Todd was given opportunity to expand her roles when producer Hal Roach signed her to appear with such comedy stars as Harry Langdon, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy.

In 1931, Roach cast Todd in her own series of slaps...

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