Catherine Craig (born Catherine Jewel Feltus; January 18, 1915 – January 14, 2004), sometimes credited as Kay Craig, was an American actress.

Early years

Catherine Jewel Feltus was born in

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, where she was a member of

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. She was recognized as the outstanding senior girl. She later moved to

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and become an actress under the stage name of Catherine Craig.

Career

Craig was a student at the

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, and appeared in numerous

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roles such as ''

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'' (1941), ''

West Point Widow ''West Point Widow'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Anne Shirley (actress), Anne Shirley, Richard Carlson (actor), Richard Carlson and Richard Denning.Greco, Joseph. ''The File on Robert Siodmak in Hollywood ...

'' (1941), ''

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'' (1942), ''

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'' (1944) and ''

The Bride Wore Boots ''The Bride Wore Boots'' is a 1946 romantic comedy film with Barbara Stanwyck in the title role, playing opposite Robert Cummings. A very young Natalie Wood is seen in the film, directed by Irving Pichel. This was Stanwyck's last feature comedy ...

'' (1946). Later, she found more success in movies such as ''

Seven Were Saved ''Seven Were Saved'' (also known as ''S.O.S. Rescue'') is a 1947 American film directed by William H. Pine and starring Richard Denning, Catherine Craig and Russell Hayden. The film's opening title says: "This film is dedicated to the men of t ...

'' (1947) — her first leading role, '' The Pretender'' (1947), and ''

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'' (1948). After 1950, she retired from acting and supported her husband's career.

Personal life

Craig married actor Robert Preston on November 9, 1940, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Preston pre-deceased her on March 21, 1987.

Early years

Career

Personal life

Filmography

References

Further reading