• • Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on 4 August 1919, Louise Kirtland was eight years old when she appeared as Gladys Blake. Soon after, the ambitious newcomer was cast in "Night Hostess" [1928], "Getting Even" [1929], "Light Wines and Beer" [1930] — — along with many other productions until 1983 when she was featured in a revival of "Mame," her last time onstage
• • Louise Kirtland's acting career spanned six decades. After working with Mae West, she also appeared with Bob Hope, Sid Caesar, Eva Gabor, Angela Lansbury, and Milton Berle.
• • Married in her twenties to Albert Lewis Alexander, the star and producer of radio's ''Court of Human Relations,'' Miss Kirtland was widowed in 1969 and never remarried.
• • After numerous roles on the stage and on TV, she enjoyed happy retirement years in her New York City apartment. A heart attack ended her life in mid-January — — on 14 January 1999. She was 93. The actress was buried in New England in Pine Grove Cemetery in her hometown of Lynn.
• • Come up and see Mae every day online: http://MaeWest.blogspot.com/
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