Luella Gear
Biography
Luella Gear was a trailblazing American actress born in New York in 1897. With a career spanning over six decades, she made her mark on Broadway with notable productions like "Life Begins at 8:40" and "Streets of Paris," showcasing her versatility as an acid-tongued socialite or wisecracking friend. During World War II, she toured the USO with "Count Me In," entertaining troops in the South Pacific, before concluding her major stage work with "Sabrina Fair" in 1953-54.