Claire Rochelle (August 22, 1908–May 23, 1981) was an American film actress. She played the female lead in a number of westerns[1] and worked as a stunt woman.[2]

Claire Rochelle
Rochelle in Double Exposure (1944)
Born(1908-08-22)August 22, 1908
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMay 23, 1981(1981-05-23) (aged 72)
OccupationActress
Years active1929–1946
SpouseLeo Hirsch

Rochelle was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Frizelle.[3]

In 1948 Rochelle and her husband, Leo Hirsch, created the United Fan Mail and Fan Club Service. By 1955 that business had 250 clients and answered more than 100,000 fan letters per month. Its clients included George Gobel, Tab Hunter, Gregory Peck, Gary Cooper, June Allyson, Jane Russell, and other celebrities.[2]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Pitts p.389
  2. ^ a b Smith, Cecil (March 13, 1955). "She Answers Stars' Fan Mail". Los Angeles Times. p. Part IV - 3. Retrieved May 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Harris, Edward A. (April 20, 1955). "She Handles Movie Stars' Fan Mail". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 3 D. Retrieved May 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

Bibliography

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  • Pitts, Michael R. Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. McFarland & Company, 2005.
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