Mildred Joanne Smith
Biography
Mildred Joanne Smith was a talented American actress, singer, and magazine editor who rose to fame on Broadway in the 1940s, starring in fourteen productions including Men to the Sea and Beggar's Holiday. Her performances received excellent reviews, with one trade publication praising her as "excellent" in her role. She made her film debut in the 1950 drama No Way Out alongside Sidney Poitier.