Isabelle LaMal (July 16, 1886 – July 20, 1952) was an American film actress. Born in

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, she appeared in over 95 films between

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1951 Events January * January 4 – Korean War: Third Battle of Seoul – Chinese and North Korean forces capture Seoul for the second time (having lost the Second Battle of Seoul in September 1950). * January 9 – The Government of the Uni ...

. LaMal is best known for her appearance as Mrs. Bedford, socialite owner of prized poodle Garçon, in the Three Stooges short subject '' Calling All Curs''. She also appeared as society matron Clara in '' Ants in the Pantry''. Other film appearances include '' An American in Paris'', '' Think Fast, Mr. Moto'' and the ''

Our Gang ''Our Gang'' (also known as ''The Little Rascals'' or ''Hal Roach's Rascals'') is an American series of comedy short films chronicling a group of poor neighborhood children and their adventures. Created by film producer Hal Roach, who also pr ...

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Mike Fright ''Mike Fright'' is a 1934 ''Our Gang'' short subject, short comedy film directed by Gus Meins. It was the 130th ''Our Gang'' short to be released. Plot When open auditions are announced for a radio variety program, the local station is besieg ...

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Selected filmography

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Storm Over the Andes ''Storm Over the Andes'' (aka ''Alas sobre El Chaco'') is a 1935 American adventure film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Jack Holt (actor), Jack Holt, Antonio Moreno and Mona Barrie. The low-budget programmer is set against the backdrop o ...

'' (1935) * '' Should Wives Work?'' (1937) * '' Sagebrush Serenade'' (1939) * '' Escort Girl'' (1941) * '' No Greater Sin'' (1941) * '' The Lone Rider Rides On'' (1941) * '' Queen of Broadway'' (1942)

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* 1886 births 1952 deaths American film actresses Actresses from New Orleans 20th-century American actresses {{US-film-actor-1880s-stub