Lizabeth Scott Overview:

Legendary actress, Lizabeth Scott, was born Emma Matzo on Sep 29, 1922 in Scranton, PA. Scott died at the age of 92 on Jan 31, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA .

MINI BIO:

Sultry blonde American actress of husky voice and strong personality, initially billed as "The Threat." Usually in grim-faced roles as tough babes who ended up with no more than they deserved. Never married.

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HONORS and AWARDS:

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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Scott was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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Dick Powell and in “Pitfall”

By Stephen Reginald on Apr 30, 2024 From Classic Movie Man

Dick Powell and in “Pitfall” Pitfall (1948) is an American film noir drama directed by Andre de Toth and starring Dick Powell, , and Jane Wyatt. The supporting cast includes Ann Doran, John Litel, and Raymond Burr. Johnny Forbes (Powell) works for an in... Read full article


Humphrey Bogart and face a “Dead Reckoning”

By Stephen Reginald on Apr 17, 2024 From Classic Movie Man

Humphrey Bogart and face a “Dead Reckoning” Dead Reckoning (1947) is an American film noir directed by John Cromwell and starring Humphrey Bogart and . Bogart plays Capt. Warren “Rip” Murdock who is trying to unlock the mystery surrounding t... Read full article


Sings!

on Sep 29, 2017 From Comet Over Hollywood

, “The Threat” She usually played a mysterious blond that was up to no good. Actress , known for her husky voice and sleek, straight blond hair was often a woman with a secret in 1940s and 1950s film noirs. Publicity departments of the golden era of Hollywood ... Read full article


the quintessential “noir dame” dead at 92

By Stephen Reginald on Feb 8, 2015 From Classic Movie Man

the quintessential “noir dame” dead at 92 who became a star playing the femme fatale in many popular noir films from the mid-1940s to the early-1950s, passed away on January 31, 2015. She was 92 years old. In her prime, Scott starred opposite Burt Lanca... Read full article


the quintessential “noir dame” dead at 92

By Stephen Reginald on Feb 8, 2015 From Classic Movie Man

the quintessential “noir dame” dead at 92 who became a star playing the femme fatale in many popular noir films from the mid-1940s to the early-1950s, passed away on January 31, 2015. She was 92 years old. In her prime, Scott starred opposite Burt Lanca... Read full article


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Lizabeth Scott Quotes:

Danny Fuller: You going to take me back to shore or do I swim?
Jane Palmer: You move and I'll shoot you and say you killed my husband.


Jane Palmer: I have to trust someone, Don. I'd rather it be you.


Jane Palmer: Now... what's this about lakes?


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Lizabeth Scott Facts
In Italy, Rina Morelli was her official voice, but she was also dubbed by Andreina Pagnani, Tina Lattanzi and Dhia Cristiani in I Walk Alone (1948), Dark City (1950) and Scared Stiff (1953) respectively.

According to Diana McClellan's book on Sappho Hollywood, "The Girls," Scott was shunned late in the studio era for her sexual orientation. It was seen as an obscenity for Scott to be associated with lesbians as well as lesbian night clubs and dives in Los Angeles.

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