Bobbie Stoffregen (July 28, 1909 – March 19, 2000), known professionally as Jayne Regan, was an American

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. Her original name was sometimes seen as Bobby Stoffregen. Regan was the daughter of Herman C. and Anna Stoffregen. From age 2 to 15, she studied dance, drama, and singing in addition to attending

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. In 1932, she graduated with an A. B. degree from

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, after which she acted in Western films for Reliable Pictures while attending drama school for two years. She was under contract to

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during the 1930s. On December 21, 1937, Regan married Jerry Gose, a production manager at Twentieth Century Fox. On June 21, 1951, the couple divorced in Hollywood.

Partial filmography

* ''

Ridin' Thru ''Ridin' Thru'' is a 1934 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Ruth Hiatt and Lafe McKee.Pitts p.311 Cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Saunders * Ruth Hiatt as Dolores Brooks * Lafe McKee as Elmer ' ...

'' (1934) - Ranch Guest (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1934) - Lady Vesta * ''

Terror of the Plains ''Terror of the Plains'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Roberta Gale and William Gould.Pitts p.315 Main cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Lansing - Posing as Tom Smith * Roberta Gale as Bess Roberts ...

'' (1934) - Camp Girl (uncredited) * '' The Cactus Kid'' (1935) - Beth * ''

One More Spring ''One More Spring'' is a 1935 American comedy drama film about three people, played by Janet Gaynor, Warner Baxter, and Walter Woolf King, living together in a tool room at Central Park as an alternative to being homeless. The film was written by ...

'' (1935) - Nurse (uncredited) * '' The Silver Bullet'' (1935) - Nora Kane / Mary Kane * ''

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'' (1935) - College Girl (uncredited) * '' Texas Jack'' (1935) - Ann Hall * ''

Ladies in Love ''Ladies in Love'' (1936) is a romantic comedy film based upon the play by Leslie Bush-Fekete. It was directed by Edward H. Griffith and stars Janet Gaynor, Constance Bennett and Loretta Young. The film revolves around three roommates (Gaynor ...

'' (1936) - Mrs. Drekon (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1936) - Dora Day * '' Thin Ice'' (1937) - (uncredited) * ''

This Is My Affair ''This Is My Affair'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Robert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck, Victor McLaglen and Brian Donlevy. It was released by 20th Century Fox. Plot In 1901, US President William McKinley ...

'' (1937) - Girl with Roosevelt * ''

You Can't Have Everything ''You Can't Have Everything'' is a 1937 Fox musical film directed by Norman Taurog and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck. The film stars Alice Faye and Don Ameche, and was the film debut for Gypsy Rose Lee credited as Louise Hovick part of her bir ...

'' (1937) - Stewardess (uncredited) * ''

Wife, Doctor and Nurse ''Wife, Doctor and Nurse'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Walter Lang and starring Loretta Young. Plot Cast * Loretta Young as Ina Heath Lewis * Warner Baxter as Dr. Judd Lewis * Virginia Bruce as Miss Stephens aka Steve * Jane Da ...

'' (1937) - Hostess (uncredited) * '' Second Honeymoon'' (1937) - Paula * '' Thank You, Mr. Moto'' (1937) - Eleanor Joyce * ''

Walking Down Broadway Walking Down Broadway is a 1938 American film drama made by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation and directed by Norman Foster. Plot A quintet of New York City chorus girls plan a reunion for the one-year anniversary of their show's closing. ...

'' (1938) - Jerry Lane * ''

Mr. Moto's Gamble ''Mr. Moto's Gamble'' is the third film in the Mr. Moto series starring Peter Lorre as the title character. It is best remembered for originating as a movie in the Charlie Chan series and being changed to a Mr. Moto entry at the last minute. Plo ...

'' (1938) - Linda Benton * '' Josette'' (1938) - Cafe Girl (uncredited) * '' Always Goodbye'' (1938) - Fashion Salon Customer (uncredited) * ''

Booloo ''Booloo'' is a 1938 American adventure film directed by Clyde E. Elliott. It stars Colin Tapley as a British soldier who attempts to prove the existence of a legendary tiger. Premise Captain Robert Rogers, a British Army officer, publishes a ...

'' (1938) - Kate Jaye * '' Keep Smiling'' (1938) - Leading Woman (uncredited) (final film role)

References

Bibliography

* 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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