Lucile Gleason

Biography

Lucile Gleason was an American actress and civic worker who made her mark on stage and screen. She found success in New York City's theater scene with her husband James Gleason, starring in "The Shannons of Broadway" (1927) before co-starring in the film adaptation "Goodbye Broadway" (1938). Her film career spanned several decades, including notable roles in "The Clock" (1945) and "Klondike Annie" (1936). She was also a pioneer for women's rights, serving as one of the founding members of the Screen Actors Guild.