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The daughter of Vogue's editor-in-chief for 40 years, Edna Woolman Chase, Ilka was named for a Hungarian friend of her mother. She went to school in France and later acted in stock with Rube Miller in New York. Her first appearance on Broadway was as a maid in 'The Red Falcon' in 1924.
After co-starring in her next play, the mystery "Shall we Join the Ladies?" (with Leslie Howard, 1925), she established a reputation as an intelligent leading lady of the stage. She went on to have further successes in prestigious plays by Philip Barry ("The Animal Kingdom", 1932, as Grace Macomber), Thomas Mitchell ("Forsaking all Others", 1933, with Tallulah Bankhead), Eugene O'Neill ('Days Without End', 1934, as Lucy Hillman) and Clare Boothe Luce ("The Women", 1936, as Sylvia Fowler). In 1944, she starred in her adaptation of her novel "In Bed we Cry", playing an actress somewhat inspired by, or modeled upon, her own experiences and personality.
Although she appeared in several motion pictures, few came close to showcasing her caustic personality. The exception was, perhaps, The Big Knife (1955), in which she portrayed a Hedda Hopper-like newspaper columnist. An earlier role of note included Now, Voyager (1942). Bosley Crowther thought her 'cool' in Ocean's Eleven (1960).
Chase was known as much for her acting ability, as for her acidulous wit and sometimes scathing criticism, leveled at her contemporaries in general and her peers in particular. A member of the social elite herself, she used her insight in her best-selling autobiography, 'Past Imperfect', written in 1942. The book brought her nationwide fame, taking gratuitous pot-shots at writers, actors and socialites alike. It eventually led to her hosting a radio program, "Luncheon at the Waldorf". She was also actively involved in a number of charities and a staunch advocate of wildlife preservation and protection.- William Ross Howard III was born on 9 August 1907 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was married to Dorothy Lamour and Louise Brooks. He died on 15 February 1978 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Actress
Maria Val was born on 20 February 1922 in La Aguada, Tarapaca, Chile. She was an actress, known for Petulia (1968), I Spy (1965) and Joe Kidd (1972). She died on 15 February 1978 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
- Producer
Joseph Lenzi was born on 16 June 1923. He was an assistant director and actor, known for Chiến Tranh Giữa Các Vì Sao Tập 4: Niềm Hi Vọng Mới (1977), Thoát Khỏi Hành Tinh Khỉ (1971) and Đứa Con Của Quỷ Satan 2 (1978). He died on 15 February 1978 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Olney São Paulo was born on 7 August 1936 in Riachão do Jacuípe, Bahia, Brazil. He was a director and writer, known for O Grito da Terra (1964), Ciganos do Nordeste (1976) and O Forte (1974). He died on 15 February 1978 in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.- Actress
- Make-Up Department
Lillian Rosine was born on 19 February 1896 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Hell Morgan's Girl (1917), The Cost of Hatred (1917) and Song of the Roses (1929). She died on 15 February 1978 in Marina Del Rey, California, USA.- Writer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Josef Pelz von Felinau was born on 24 October 1895 in St. Pölten, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. He was a writer and actor, known for Einmal eine große Dame sein (1934), Das Lied der Schwarzen Berge (1933) and Liebe, Tod und Teufel (1934). He died on 15 February 1978 in Berlin, Germany.- Visual Effects
Harry Cunningham was born on 27 April 1890 in Colorado, USA. Harry died on 15 February 1978 in Tulare, California, USA.- Rigmor Reumert was born on 3 September 1893 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was an actress, known for Et Justitsmord (1915), Addys Ægteskab (1916) and Vask, videnskab og velvære (1932). She was married to Poul Reumert. She died on 15 February 1978 in Frederiksberg, Denmark.