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Film actress

June Allyson, born Ella Marie Jones, was an American film actress. She was born on October 7, 1917, and passed away on July 8, 2006. Known for her roles in Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950s, Allyson gained popularity for her sweet image and likable personality.

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“I always wanted to be a movie star. I thought it meant being famous and having breakfast in bed. I didn't know you had to be up at 4:00 a.m.”

Knows Wanted Actors Stars Bed Breakfast Movie Star Being Famous Breakfast In Bed

Author:June Allyson

“[On Ronald Reagan:] Jane Wyman seemed more upset with her husband's obsession with politics than I. I tried to make her laugh. 'He'll outgrow it,' I told her. To her it wasn't funny.”

Laughing Husband Obsession Upset Jane

Author:June Allyson

“The role of Barbara, in Music for Millions, was literally a tonic for me”

Roles Millions Barbara

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“Because of the wealth of fine music spread through the film, working on it held all the fun and excitement of attending a great concert”

Film Fun Wealth Fine Spread Excitement Concerts Attending

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“I'd just as soon stay home and raise babies”

Home Inspiring Baby Raises Parenting Parenthood Stay Strong Stay Positive

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“For the first time in my life I feel important. I'd like to have five babies”

Feels Firsts Important Five Baby First Time

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“I lisp. My eyes disappear when I smile. My voice is funny. I don't sing like Judy Garland. I don't dance like Cyd Charisse. But women identify with me. And while men desire Cyd Charisse, they'd take me home to meet Mom.”

Men Home Eye Desire Voice Mom Disappear Take Me I Smile Garlands Lisp

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“So, to prepare for the role, I had to take music lessons, talk to wives who had husbands overseas, and carefully study the reactions and mannerisms of a friend who was expecting.”

Roles Study Wife Lessons Husband Reactions Genocide Expecting Mannerisms Music Lessons

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“In real life I'm a poor dressmaker and a terrible cook, anything in fact but the perfect wife.”

Real Facts Perfect Poor Wife Terrible Real Life Cooks Perfect Wife

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“The only parental authority I had was the studio. When I was a star, there was always somebody with me, to guard me. I was not allowed to be photographed with a cigarette, a drink, a cup of coffee or even a glass of water because someone might think it was liquor. When I left the studio I was already married and had two children, but I felt as sad as a child leaving home for the first time.”

“I'm not a career woman.”

Careers Career Women

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“I don't like to fight.”

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About the Author

Born: October 7, 1917
Died: July 8, 2006
Known for: Film actress
Quotes: 12

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