Joan Blaine (April 20, ca. 1900 - April 18, 1949) was an American
actress best known for her work in soap operas on old-time
radio.Blaine was born April 20, ca. 1900 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and was
a descendant of James G. Blaine, a 19th-century American politician
who twice was the Republican candidate for president of the United
States. Her father was a lawyer.She graduated from Northwestern
University and practiced law in Chicago for a year after receiving her
degree. She also attended Columbia University Graduate School of
Journalism.A 1938 newspaper article described Blaine as "one of
radio's leading actresses," and one in 1943 reported, "Joan was
acclaimed the most popular daytime radio actress in the country." She
was described in one old-time radio reference book as "one of the
first real stars of the [soap opera] form, getting billing up front
before the title."
actress best known for her work in soap operas on old-time
radio.Blaine was born April 20, ca. 1900 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and was
a descendant of James G. Blaine, a 19th-century American politician
who twice was the Republican candidate for president of the United
States. Her father was a lawyer.She graduated from Northwestern
University and practiced law in Chicago for a year after receiving her
degree. She also attended Columbia University Graduate School of
Journalism.A 1938 newspaper article described Blaine as "one of
radio's leading actresses," and one in 1943 reported, "Joan was
acclaimed the most popular daytime radio actress in the country." She
was described in one old-time radio reference book as "one of the
first real stars of the [soap opera] form, getting billing up front
before the title."
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