Actress
The Resume
(October 22, 1904-July 24, 1965)
Born in New York City, New York
Appeared in the films 'The Valley of Decision' (1916), 'Reckless Youth' (1922), 'Into the Net' (1924), 'Common Clay' (1930), 'The Easiest Way' (1931), 'What Price Hollywood?' (1932), 'Our Betters' (1933), 'Bed of Roses' (1933), 'After Tonight' (1933), 'After Office Hours' (1935), 'Topper' (1937), 'Topper Takes a Trip' (1938), 'Merrily We Live' (1938), 'Two-Faced Woman' (1941), 'Centennial Summer' (1946), 'The Unsuspected' (1947), 'It Should Happen to You' (1954) and 'Madame X' (1966)
Sister of actress Joan Bennett
Why she might be annoying
Joan said, 'With all of Constance's juggling of dates over the years, I started out as the youngest, then became her twin, and finally wound up as the oldest sister.'
Her five marriages produced three divorces and an annulment.
She endorsed Chesterfield cigarettes.
She turned down the part in 'It Happened One Night' that earned an Oscar for Claudette Colbert.
Why she might not be annoying
Her contract with Warner Brothers of $300,000 for two films made her the highest-paid actress of the time (1931).
She invested wisely and founded her own cosmetics and clothing company.
She was one of Hollywood's best poker players.
After marrying Air Force Colonel John Coulter (1946), she concentrated on providing entertainment for US soldiers stationed overseas.
Credit: C. Fishel
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