Jacqueline Evans (born 17 January 1914) was a British-born Mexican

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.Murphy p.75 Evans was born on 17 January 1914 in

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. She made her first film appearance in the 1946 film ''Walking on Air'' in a minor role. Her first larger role came two years later when she played the part of Cassandra in the 1948 film ''

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'' starring

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. In 1950 Evans got her first leading role in the comedy/fantasy film '' Simbad el mareado''. Evans is best known for playing the part of Rebecca Boone in the 1956 western '' Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer'' which starred

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. Evans last appearance was in the murder mystery ''

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'' which was based on the book by

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, ''

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'' and saw

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take on the role of

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. On 22 June 1989 Evans died aged 75. Evans also took part in motorracing, like the

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and 1954 Carrera Panamericana.

Filmography

References

Bibliography

* Daryl E. Murphy. ''Carrera Panamericana: History of the Mexican Road Race, 1950-54''. iUniverse, 2008.

External links

* 1914 births 1989 deaths British film actresses Mexican film actresses British emigrants to Mexico Actors from the London Borough of Islington Actresses from London {{UK-film-actor-stub Carrera Panamericana drivers People from Islington (district)