Linda Stirling

Born: 1921-10-11

Her real name was Louise Schultz. She was born 11 Oct 1921, in Long Beach California. Most of you know her by her screen and acting name of "Tigress Linda Stirling". She studied music, dance, and drama as a child and received a scholarship to a Hollywood acting school. But she arrived in Hollywood to discover the school had closed, and she took a job as a showgirl at the Earl Carroll Theatre in Hollywood. She modeled in fashion advertisements and one ad led to a screen test. She was cast as a model in Powers Girl, The (1942), but more importantly, she was again spotted in an advertisement, this time by executives of Republic Studios, who were looking for a beautiful but athletic woman to star in their upcoming serial, The Tiger Woman, (1944). Despite having no experience in the kind of stunts and athletics that would be required, Stirling was able to convince not only the executives but ace stuntman Yakima Canutt of her capability. She won the role and a contract from Republic, and played hard-riding and -fighting heroines in numerous serials, Westerns, and low-budget adventure films over the next three or four years.


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Manhunt of Mystery Island

as Claire Forrest
Released: 1945-03-17

Claire Forrest seeks her kidnapped scientist father, hidden somewhere on Mystery Island. He is...

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Zorro's Black Whip

as Barbara Meredith
Released: 1944-11-16

Pretty Girl Barbara Mededith takes over her murdered brother's crusading newspaper. She also...

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Dakota

as Entertainer (uncredited)
Released: 1945-12-15

In 1871, professional gambler John Devlin elopes with Sandra "Sandy" Poli, daughter of Marko...

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Strangers in the Night

as Rosemary in Portrait (Uncredited)
Released: 1944-09-12

In this Gothic tale, a returning WW2 vet goes looking for a small-town girl whom he knows only...

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The Purple Monster Strikes

as Sheila Layton
Released: 1945-10-06

A Martian invader crashes his spaceship conveniently close to the workshop of a scientist who is...

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The Crimson Ghost

as Diana Farnsworth
Released: 1946-10-26

A criminal mastermind known as The Crimson Ghost is out to steal a device called the Cyclotrode,...

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The Invisible Informer

as Eve Rogers
Released: 1946-08-19

An aristocratic but destitute southern family attempts to swindle an insurance company by faking...

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Jesse James Rides Again

as Ann Bolton
Released: 1947-08-02

Jesse James wants to start a new life in a new location, but quickly finds himself wrapped-up in...

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The Cherokee Flash

as Joan Mason
Released: 1945-12-13

Lawyer Butler, wanting Jeff Carson's ranch, has the Sheriff and his gang frame the bank holdup...

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The Pretender

as Flo Ronson
Released: 1947-08-11

Story of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime...

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D-Day on Mars

as Sheila Layton
Released: 1966-01-01

This is a shortened version of the 1945 Republic serial "The Purple Monster Strikes," which was...

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Sheriff of Cimarron

as Helen Burton
Released: 1945-02-28

Sunset Carson rides into the town of Cimarron looking for his brother and the crooks who framed...

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That Brennan Girl

as (uncredited)
Released: 1946-12-23

Raised by Natalie Brennan, a flamboyant and irresponsible mother, Ziggy Brennan gets involved in...

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San Antonio Kid

as Ann Taylor
Released: 1944-08-16

A geologist has found oil on the neighboring ranches and teams up with Ace who has his gang...

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The Madonna's Secret

as Helen North
Released: 1946-02-16

This drama is an updated version of Ulmer's 1944 film Bluebeard. It is set in New York and...

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The Mysterious Mr. Valentine

as Janet Spencer
Released: 1946-09-03

Janet Spencer is driving down a country road when one of her tires blows out. This seemingly...

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The Republic Pictures Story

as Self
Released: 1991-03-15

A history of Republic Pictures studios, featuring hundreds of clips plus on-camera interviews...

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The Powers Girl

as Powers America Beauty Pageant Model
Released: 1943-01-15

Two small-town sisters who've come to New York City for very different reasons find themselves...

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Vigilantes of Dodge City

as Carol Franklin
Released: 1944-11-15

This "Red Ryder" entry stars Gordon "Wild Bill" Elliot as Ryder. The heroine is having troubles...

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The Topeka Terror

as June Hardy
Released: 1945-01-26

The Topeka Terror is a western film of 1945 directed by Howard Bretherton. The land-rush...

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Passkey to Danger

as Model
Released: 1946-05-11

An advertising man's new campaign for a fashion designer attracts the attention of mysterious...

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Sheriff of Sundown

as Lois Carpenter
Released: 1944-11-07

Bringing his large cattle herd to Sundown, rancher Tex Jordan must sell his cattle to corrupt...

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The Tiger Woman

as Tiger Woman / Rita Arnold
Released: 1944-05-27

Greedy oil speculators, led by Morgan, are trying to force Tiger Woman and her band of warriors...

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Wagon Wheels Westward

as Arlie Adams
Released: 1945-12-21

In this western, Red Ryder leads a wagon train of homesteaders into a ghost town and discovers...

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Santa Fe Saddlemates

as Ann Morton
Released: 1945-06-01

Governor Price sends Sunset Carson to investigate a smuggling ring which is baffling the Border...

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Rio Grande Raiders

as Nancy Harding
Released: 1946-09-09

Sunset Carson, ace driver for the Harding Stagecoach Line, persuades his boss Frank Harding...

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The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

as uncredited
First aired: 1955-09-06

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a television western series loosely based on the life of...

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The Millionaire

as Martha
First aired: 1955-01-19

An anthology series that explored the ways sudden and unexpected wealth changed life for better...

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The Adventures of Kit Carson

as uncredited
First aired: 1951-08-11

The Adventures of Kit Carson is an American Western series that aired in syndication from August...

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Public Defender

as Betty
First aired: 1954-03-11

The Public Defender is a half-hour 69-episode television dramatic series starring Reed Hadley as...

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Cavalcade of America

as uncredited
First aired: 1952-10-01

Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company,...

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I Led Three Lives

as uncredited
First aired: 1953-01-01

I Led Three Lives is an American drama series which was syndicated by Ziv Television Programs...

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