Priscilla Lane
American actress starring in wartime films
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Died
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Performers & Entertainers
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United States
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Gained prominence in the 1940s through roles in major films. Starred in 'Arsenic and Old Lace' alongside Cary Grant, showcasing comic talent. Featured in 'The Roaring Twenties' with James Cagney, contributing to the film's critical success. Participated in World War II-era productions that reflected the era's sentiments.
Starred in 'Arsenic and Old Lace'
Appeared in 'The Roaring Twenties'
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