Vivian Mason

Vivian Mason (July 12, 1918 – August 24, 2009) was an American actress who appeared in over 30 television shows and films between 1937 and 1955.

For the civil rights activist Vivian Carter Mason (1890-1982), see Vivian Carter Mason.
Vivian Mason
Publicity Photo of Vivian Mason
Born
Vivian L. Moses

(1918-07-12)July 12, 1918
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 2009(2009-08-24) (aged 91)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Years active1937-1955
Spouse(s)Albert P. Martell
(m. 19??; div. 19??)
John W. Hite
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(m. 1986; died 1988)​
Children1

Career

Mason is familiar to modern viewers for roles in the Three Stooges films A Missed Fortune and Shot in the Frontier. In addition, she also appeared in the films White Christmas, The Fuller Brush Man, Penthouse Rhythm and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.

Death

Mason died of inanition (a lack of food and water) and dementia on August 24, 2009, in Seattle, Washington. She was a resident of the Ida Culver House-Broadview nursing home at the time of her death, and was cremated.[1]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1937Night Club ScandalCoat Check GirlUncredited
1940Flash Gordon Conquers the UniverseMing's Gong GirlSerial, [Chs. 1-4], Uncredited
1941That Night in RioSinging SecretaryUncredited
1941Ziegfeld GirlZiegfeld GirlUncredited
1942My Gal SalChorus Girl - Wiley's GirlfriendUncredited
1942Thunder BirdsRed Cross Nurse TraineeUncredited
1944Cowboy CanteenRanch GuestUncredited
1944Kansas City KittyHat Check GirlUncredited
1944Cowboy from Lonesome RiverBillieUncredited
1944I'm from ArkansasChorus GirlUncredited
1944Dancing in ManhattanModelUncredited
1945SudanHandmaidenUncredited
1945Ten Cents a DanceTess Kramer
1945Penthouse RhythmModelUncredited
1945A Thousand and One NightsExotic GirlUncredited
1945The Dolly SistersGay 90's Glamour GirlUncredited
1945George White's ScandalsShowgirlUncredited
1945The Stork ClubShowgirlUncredited
1946Of Human BondageModelUncredited
1948French LeaveLil
1948The Fuller Brush ManPretty GirlUncredited
1948The Saxon CharmBlondeUncredited
1950The Petty GirlLoveyUncredited
1950Emergency WeddingKittyUncredited
1951The Lemon Drop KidSinger-DancerUncredited
1951Fighting Coast GuardMinor RoleUncredited
1951Kentucky JubileeChorus GirlUncredited
1952Harem GirlHarem GirlUncredited
1952Somebody Loves MeAnytimeUncredited
1953All AshoreMinor RoleUncredited
1953Siren of BagdadBeautiful Harem GirlUncredited
1953The Lost PlanetElla DornSerial
1953The Beast from 20,000 FathomsMiss Ryan - SecretaryUncredited
1953The Charge at Feather RiverMrs. Joan 'Mamie' Baker
1953Here Come the GirlsChorus GirlUncredited
1954White ChristmasRehearsal BlondeUncredited
1954PhffftSecretaryUncredited

References
  1. The Three Stooges Journal #133 (2010) p. 2


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