Vivian Smolen | |
|---|---|
 Anne Elstner and Vivian Smolen in Stella Dallas | |
| Born | Vivian Smolen March 7, 1916 New York City |
| Died | June 11, 2006 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Acting in radio soap operas |
| Spouse | Harold Klein |
Vivian Smolen (March 7, 1916 – June 11, 2006)[1] was an actress in the era of old-time radio. She is best known for her work in soap operas, especially portraying Sunday Brinthrope, the title character in Our Gal Sunday and Laurel, the daughter of the title character in Stella Dallas.[2]
Decades after those roles ended, an article in the Chicago Tribune said: "When Vivian Smolen Klein speaks, people listen. There is something in her voice, a memory, a hint of something bygone, something that once was very important."[2]
- ^ Cox, Jim (2008). This day in network radio : a daily calendar of births, deaths, debuts, cancellations and other events in broadcasting history. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-7864-3848-8. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Our Gal Sunday's happiness survives". Chicago Tribune. Illinois, Chicago. February 5, 1981. p. 6-Section 2. Retrieved 30 August 2017.