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Helen TalbotAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 07.04.1924
Country:  USA |
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Helen Talbot: Hollywood's Serial Queen
Early Life and Career BeginningsHelen Talbot, born Helen Darling on April 7, 1924, in Concordia, Kansas, began her journey in 1937 with her adoption by the Smith family. After living with them for four years, she moved in with her brother Dan in West Los Angeles in 1941.
In 1943, Helen embarked on her acting career with her debut in "Canyon City." She soon caught the attention of 'Republic Pictures' and signed a contract on September 10, 1943.
The Rise of the Serial Queen
Helen became known as the "Queen of the Serials" for her leading roles in numerous Western films with actor Don Barry. These 10-15 minute episodes, popular in the 1940s, kept audiences glued to their screens as they witnessed the daring adventures of her characters.
Her notable roles included the helpless factory worker in "King of the Forest Rangers" (1946), who faced imminent danger in a shredder, and the resourceful operative in "Federal Operator 99" (1945), who narrowly escaped a cremation and a propeller attack.
Marriage and Family
In 1945, Helen married Richard M. Hearn, a former classmate who had become a fighter pilot. After the expiration of her contract on January 6, 1946, Helen retired from acting to focus on family life.
The couple relocated to South Bend, Indiana, where Dick pursued corporate law at Notre Dame University. They welcomed their daughter, Kathy, but tragedy struck in 1962 when Dick died.
Later Life
In 1969, Helen found love again with Larry Bailey, who owned a bakery in Northridge, California. Larry passed away in 1980, and Helen remained in Northridge until her death on January 29, 2010, in La Jolla, California, at the age of 85.
