Vera Ralston

Vera Ralston

ActressSoundtrack
Born
July 12, 1923
Died
February 9, 2003
Awards
1 wins, 1 nominations

After achieving modest fame as an ice skater in her native Czechoslovakia, Vera Hruba was brought to the United States by Republic Pictures head Herbert J. Yates, who hoped to turn her into the next Sonja Henie. After featuring her in two "Ice Capades" movies, he added "Ralston" to her name and…

Biography

After achieving modest fame as an ice skater in her native Czechoslovakia, Vera Hruba was brought to the United States by Republic Pictures head Herbert J. Yates, who hoped to turn her into the next Sonja Henie. After featuring her in two "Ice Capades" movies, he added "Ralston" to her name and tried to pass her off as a leading lady. Hruba's English was so limited, she was forced to learn her lines phonetically. Her English improved, and directors said she tried hard to learn her craft, but bad acting and a thick accent made it difficult for audiences to accept her.

Actress

The Man Who Died TwiceThe Man Who Died Twice(1958)as Lynn Brennon
The Notorious Mr. MonksThe Notorious Mr. Monks(1958)as Angela Monks
Gunfire at Indian GapGunfire at Indian Gap(1957)as Cheel Palmer
Spoilers of the ForestSpoilers of the Forest(1957)as Joan Milna
Accused of MurderAccused of Murder(1956)as Ilona Vance

Archive Footage

The Republic Pictures StoryThe Republic Pictures Story(1991)as Fleurette De Marchand (clip from The Fighting Kentuckian (1949))

Known for

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Hope Emerson, Muriel Lawrence, and Vera Ralston in Belle Le Grand (1951)Erich von Stroheim, Richard Arlen, and Vera Ralston in The Lady and the Monster (1944)Bill Elliott and Vera Ralston in Plainsman and the Lady (1946)Vera Ralston in Murder in the Music Hall (1946)Vera Ralston in The Man Who Died Twice (1958)John Carroll and Vera Ralston in Surrender (1950)

Credit Score: Vera Ralston

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1943194419451946194719481949195019511952
Fleurette De Marchand
Thu Sep 15 1949
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1The Fighting Kentuckian3.2519496.4003899
2Plainsman and the Lady3.2519466.200107
3Murder in the Music Hall3.2519466.100170
4Dakota3.2519456.0001873
5Lake Placid Serenade3.2519446.40059
6Belle Le Grand3.0919515.900203
7Surrender3.0919505.900123
8Angel on the Amazon3.0919485.600193
9Storm Over Lisbon3.0919445.600206
10The Lady and the Monster3.0919445.700610