Linda Stirling
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.
Manhunt of Mystery Island
as Claire ForrestClaire Forrest seeks her kidnapped scientist father, hidden somewhere on Mystery Island. He is...
Movie pageZorro's Black Whip
as Barbara MeredithPretty Girl Barbara Mededith takes over her murdered brother's crusading newspaper. She also...
Movie pageDakota
as Entertainer (uncredited)In 1871, professional gambler John Devlin elopes with Sandra "Sandy" Poli, daughter of Marko...
Movie pageStrangers in the Night
as Rosemary in Portrait (Uncredited)In this Gothic tale, a returning WW2 vet goes looking for a small-town girl whom he knows only...
Movie pageThe Purple Monster Strikes
as Sheila LaytonA Martian invader crashes his spaceship conveniently close to the workshop of a scientist who is...
Movie pageThe Crimson Ghost
as Diana FarnsworthA criminal mastermind known as The Crimson Ghost is out to steal a device called the Cyclotrode,...
Movie pageThe Invisible Informer
as Eve RogersAn aristocratic but destitute southern family attempts to swindle an insurance company by faking...
Movie pageJesse James Rides Again
as Ann BoltonJesse James wants to start a new life in a new location, but quickly finds himself wrapped-up in...
Movie pageThe Cherokee Flash
as Joan MasonLawyer Butler, wanting Jeff Carson's ranch, has the Sheriff and his gang frame the bank holdup...
Movie pageThe Pretender
as Flo RonsonStory of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime...
Movie pageD-Day on Mars
as Sheila LaytonThis is a shortened version of the 1945 Republic serial "The Purple Monster Strikes," which was...
Movie pageSheriff of Cimarron
as Helen BurtonSunset Carson rides into the town of Cimarron looking for his brother and the crooks who framed...
Movie pageThat Brennan Girl
as (uncredited)Raised by Natalie Brennan, a flamboyant and irresponsible mother, Ziggy Brennan gets involved in...
Movie pageSan Antonio Kid
as Ann TaylorA geologist has found oil on the neighboring ranches and teams up with Ace who has his gang...
Movie pageThe Madonna's Secret
as Helen NorthThis drama is an updated version of Ulmer's 1944 film Bluebeard. It is set in New York and...
Movie pageThe Mysterious Mr. Valentine
as Janet SpencerJanet Spencer is driving down a country road when one of her tires blows out. This seemingly...
Movie pageThe Republic Pictures Story
as SelfA history of Republic Pictures studios, featuring hundreds of clips plus on-camera interviews...
Movie pageThe Powers Girl
as Powers America Beauty Pageant ModelTwo small-town sisters who've come to New York City for very different reasons find themselves...
Movie pageVigilantes of Dodge City
as Carol FranklinThis "Red Ryder" entry stars Gordon "Wild Bill" Elliot as Ryder. The heroine is having troubles...
Movie pageThe Topeka Terror
as June HardyThe Topeka Terror is a western film of 1945 directed by Howard Bretherton. The land-rush...
Movie pagePasskey to Danger
as ModelAn advertising man's new campaign for a fashion designer attracts the attention of mysterious...
Movie pageSheriff of Sundown
as Lois CarpenterBringing his large cattle herd to Sundown, rancher Tex Jordan must sell his cattle to corrupt...
Movie pageThe Tiger Woman
as Tiger Woman / Rita ArnoldGreedy oil speculators, led by Morgan, are trying to force Tiger Woman and her band of warriors...
Movie pageWagon Wheels Westward
as Arlie AdamsIn this western, Red Ryder leads a wagon train of homesteaders into a ghost town and discovers...
Movie pageSanta Fe Saddlemates
as Ann MortonGovernor Price sends Sunset Carson to investigate a smuggling ring which is baffling the Border...
Movie pageRio Grande Raiders
as Nancy HardingSunset Carson, ace driver for the Harding Stagecoach Line, persuades his boss Frank Harding...
Movie pageThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as uncreditedThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a television western series loosely based on the life of...
TV Show pageThe Millionaire
as MarthaAn anthology series that explored the ways sudden and unexpected wealth changed life for better...
TV Show pageThe Adventures of Kit Carson
as uncreditedThe Adventures of Kit Carson is an American Western series that aired in syndication from August...
TV Show pagePublic Defender
as BettyThe Public Defender is a half-hour 69-episode television dramatic series starring Reed Hadley as...
TV Show pageCavalcade of America
as uncreditedCavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company,...
TV Show pageI Led Three Lives
as uncreditedI Led Three Lives is an American drama series which was syndicated by Ziv Television Programs...
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