Jordan, Dorothy, 1906-1988
Dates
- Existence: 1906 - 1988
Biography
Dorothy Jordan (1906-1988) was an American film actress.
Dorothy Jordan was born August 9, 1906, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Theresa Harrison and Edward Peter Jordan. After starting in Broadway, Dorothy became a film actress in Hollywood, beginning with "Taming of the Shrew" in 1929. In 1933, Dorothy married film director and producer Merian C. Cooper, and they were married until his death in 1973. Dorothy retired from acting in 1956. She died in Los Angeles on December 7, 1988.
Citation:
Findagrave, November 10, 2022 (Dorothy Jordan was born August 9, 1906, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Theresa Harrison and Edward Peter Jordan. After starting in Broadway, Dorothy became a film actress in Hollywood, beginning with "Taming of the Shrew" in 1929. In 1933, Dorothy married film director and producer Merian C. Cooper, and they were married until his death in 1973. Dorothy retired from acting in 1956. She died in Los Angeles on December 7, 1988)Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Merian C. Cooper family correspondence, 1915-1973
Contains correspondence between Cooper and his family, including his father, brother, wife, and children. Materials date from between 1915 and 1973.
Merian C. Cooper honorary awards, approximately 1952-1972
Contains sound recordings, awards, and other materials relating to Cooper's achievements. Materials date from between approximately 1952 to 1972.
Merian C. Cooper story ideas and properties, 1934-1972
Contains articles, correspondence, and other materials related to story ideas and properties owned by Cooper.
Sound recordings of awards ceremony, 1953
Contains sound recordings, awards, and other materials relating to Cooper's achievements. Materials date from between approximately 1952 to 1972.
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- Performing Arts 6
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- World War, 1914-1918 6
- World War, 1939-1945 6
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- King Kong (Motion picture : 1933) 1
- Motion picture actors and actresses -- Photographs 1
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