Elizabeth Reller (December 4, 1913 - July 14, 1974)[1] was an American actress, best known for her work in old-time radio. She was active from 1935 until 1948.
Early years
editReller was born in Richmond, Indiana,[2] descended from a Quaker family whose roots went back to the early days of Wayne County, Indiana.[3] She was active in Morton High School's Dramatic Club[4] and studied dramatics at Swarthmore College[2] for two years. She went on to graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England in 1935.[1]
Career
editOn Broadway, Reller appeared in Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1938) and Day in the Sun (1939).[5]
Reller's roles on radio programs included those shown in the table below.
| Program | Character |
|---|---|
| Armstrong's Theatre of Today | Quaker Girl[6] |
| Betty and Bob | Betty Drake[7] |
| Doc Barclay's Daughters | Connie[7]: 100 |
| Michael and Kitty | Kitty[7]: 228 |
| Portia Faces Life | Kathy Campbell[2] |
| Young Doctor Malone | Ann Malone[7]: 361 |
She was also a supporting actress on The Amazing Mr. Smith[8] and Joe Powers of Oakville.[7]: 177
Personal life
editIn 1944, Reller married Dr. F. B. Warrick, a physician, in New York City. They moved to Richmond, Indiana, in 1948. After that move, she retired from acting. She taught a class in the local Religious Society of Friends church, and spoke on religious topics at meetings of groups in Richmond. She and her husband were lay leaders at religious retreats in a variety of places in the United States. She was also active in the Meals on Wheels program in Richmond.[1]
Death
editOn July 14, 1974, Reller died at University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, at age 60.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c d "Mrs. F.B. Warrick Dies; Once Radio, Stage Actress". Palladium-Item. Indiana, Richmond. July 16, 1974. p. 7. Retrieved June 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Hoosiers And Orient Dominate Airlanes". The Indianapolis Star. Indiana, Indianapolis. April 10, 1948. p. 13. Retrieved June 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Elizabeth Reller Warrick". Palladium-Item. Indiana, Richmond. July 18, 1974. p. 6. Retrieved June 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Miss Reller in 'Holiday'". The Richmond Item. Indiana, Richmond. November 15, 1931. p. 7. Retrieved June 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "(Elizabeth Reller" search results)". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- ^ Little, Mary (May 16, 1942). "Airglances". The Des Moines Register. Iowa, Des Moines. p. 8. Retrieved June 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 36. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4.
- ^ "Acts on Monday Show". The Evening News. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. May 24, 1941. p. 12. Retrieved June 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.