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Ann Sothern's film career started as an extra in 1927. Originally a redhead, she began to bleach her hair blonde for comedy roles. After working at MGM and on Broadway, Ann was signed by Columbia Pictures for Let's Fall in Love (1933). The next year she would work with Eddie Cantor in his hit Kid Millions (1934). For the next two years, Ann would appear in a number of "B" pictures until she was dropped by Columbia in 1936. She then went to RKO, where the quality of her films did not improve. She appeared in a series of "B' pictures movies with Gene Raymond, but her career was going nowhere. In 1938 she left RKO and played the tart in Trade Winds (1938), which got her a contract at MGM. She was given the lead in a "B" comedy about a brassy, energetic showgirl not salesgirl--originally intended for Jean Harlow--that wound up becoming a huge hit and spawned a series of sequels that ran until 1947: Maisie (1939). Ann also appeared in such well received features as Brother Orchid (1940), Cry 'Havoc' (1943) and A Letter to Three Wives (1949). After 1950 the roles dried up and Ann turned to television and another hit series, playing the meddlesome Susie in the 1953 series Private Secretary (1953). The series was canceled in 1957 and Ann came back in The Ann Sothern Show (1958), which ran from 1958 to 1961. In 1965, she would be the voice of the 1928 Porter in the camp classic My Mother the Car (1965). While the 1970s and 1980s were relatively quiet for Ann, she would be nominated for an Academy Award for her role as the neighbor of Lillian Gish and Bette Davis in The Whales of August (1987).

Carol Thurston was born on 27 September 1920 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. She was an actress, known for China Sky (1945), The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944) and Rogues' Regiment (1948). She was married to Robert Creighton Williams, Barry Russo and David Starr Thayer Jr.. She died on 31 December 1969 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Stephanie Diane Griffin was born on March 15, 1934, in Valley City, Ohio, USA, population 250, the daughter of Noel and Alice Griffin. Stephanie and her younger sisters, Michaleine and Patricia, moved with their mother to West Hollywood from Santa Cruz in 1941. Stephanie graduated from Liverpool High School in West Hollywood, now part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. She was a model and actress. Following her first television appearance in 1954 as Claire on The Ford Television Theater program, "Sister Veronica," she appeared in 1955 as Marjorie Forrester on all fourteen episodes of The Great Gildersleeve. Those were followed by three 1956 roles on The Bob Hope Show, Cheyenne, and another Ford Theater appearance as Laura on "Sheila." Her only film role was Valinda Normand also in 1956, "The Last Wagon." Stephanie appeared on the July 2, 1956 Life Magazine cover. In 1957 she played Sally on the Code 3 program, "The Guilty Ones." It was thirty-two years later in 1989 that she acted as Dr. Brooks in her final role in the made for television movie, "The Karen Carpenter Story." Her first husband, David L. March filed suit for divorce against her charging adultery. He claimed she was intimate with businessman James Raskin on several occasion in September and October 1956. March dropped his divorce suit in November, clearing the way for Stephanie to prosecute her own divorce complaint, charging cruelty. As part of Stephanie's divorce settlement in December 1956 she waived alimony and agreed to pay all community debts up to $4,000. Stephanie married James L. Raskin in March 1957. They divorced in January 1968. Stephanie Raskin has been living in Valley Village, Los Angeles County, California USA.

Mary Ridgway was born on 22 January 1928 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. She was married to Tom Ridgway. She died on 15 August 2001 in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Gene Holter was born on 22 November 1922 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. Gene was an executive, known for The World's Greatest Athlete (1973). Gene was married to Margaret Holter. Gene died on 9 March 1973 in San Bernardino, California, USA.

Moving Picture World, July 16, 1921: "Auto turned over while returning by automobile from Santa Ana one day last week. Warren Doane, general manager of the Hal E. Roach studios, Mrs. Doane and Homer Hobson, art director of the plant, were injured when the automobile turned completely over as it struck an unpaved section of street, pinning the occupants underneath. All were taken to a hospital, and Mr. and Mrs. Doane were kept there a few days, but Hobson was permitted to return to his home at once, his most severe injury being a cut in the right leg. Mrs. Doane is recovering from her injuries."

Ron Brouillette was born on 12 May 1986 in West Valley City, Utah, USA. He is a producer, known for Silk (2014), Murder? (2015) and The Wake (2017).

David Lloyd Nelson was born on 9 April 1952 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. He was an actor, known for Splash (1984), Otherworld (1985) and Kids Don't Tell (1985). He died on 14 June 1987 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Byron Walls was born on 19 September 1937 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. He was an actor, known for Starman (1984), Go for It (1976) and Dangerous Pursuit (1990). He was married to Lana. He died on 3 January 2024 in Salem, Oregon, USA.

Gene Leslie was born on 8 October 1905 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. He was an actor. He died on 20 February 1953 in Los Angeles, California, USA.