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Jean Porter
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Jean Porter

1922 – 2018 · Cisco, Texas, USA · Active 1932–1987

Born in Texas in 1922, Jean Porter emerged as a vivacious presence in 1940s cinema, often cast in light-hearted roles. She appeared as a supporting actress in One Million B.C. (1940), showcasing her charm in the prehistoric adventure genre, and later in Cry Danger (1951), where her talents shone in a film noir setting. Despite the challenges of her era and the shadow of her husband, director Edward Dmytryk, Porter's performances remain a testament to her enduring appeal in cult cinema.

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Cry Danger

Cry Danger

1951 ★ 6.8
as Darlene LaVonne

After serving five years of a life sentence, Rocky Mulloy hopes to clear his friend who's still in prison for the same crime.

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Filmography

39 credits
1980s 1 credit
1950s 9 credits
1958
TV ★ 7.1
1958
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Movie ★ 6.3
1954
Racing Blood as Lucille Mitchell
Movie ★ 10.0
1954
Climax! as Joan
TV ★ 3.8
1952
TV ★ 7.2
1951
Cry Danger as Darlene LaVonne
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
Kentucky Jubilee as Sally Shannon
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
G.I. Jane as Jan Smith
Movie ★ 6.3
1940s 26 credits
1949
Movie ★ 5.8
1947
Sweet Genevieve as Genevieve
Movie ★ 6.0
1947
That Hagen Girl as Sharon Bailey
Movie ★ 5.3
1947
Two Blondes and a Redhead as Catherine Abbott
Movie ★ 6.0
1947
Little Miss Broadway as Judy Gibson
Movie ★ 8.0
1946
Till the End of Time as Helen Ingersoll
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
Betty Co-Ed as Joanne Leeds
Movie ★ 7.0
1945
Movie ★ 5.8
1945
Movie ★ 5.7
1945
Movie ★ 7.5
1945
Thrill of a Romance as Ga-Ga Bride (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1944
Bathing Beauty as Jean Allenwood
Movie ★ 5.9
1944
San Fernando Valley as Betty Lou Kenyon
Movie ★ 8.0
1944
Movie ★ 6.3
1943
Movie ★ 4.1
1943
The Youngest Profession as Patricia Drew
Movie ★ 5.0
1943
Calaboose as Major Barabara
Movie ★ 8.0
1942
About Face as Sally
Movie ★ 6.5
1942
Movie ★ 9.0
1942
Fall In as Joan
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Kiss the Boys Goodbye as Girl Going to Audition (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break as Passerby (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1941
Hellzapoppin' as Chorine (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1940
One Million B.C. as Shell Person - Loana's Sister
Movie ★ 5.9
1930s 3 credits
1939
The Under-Pup as Penguin Girl
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Song and Dance Man as Girl (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
The Gambling Sex as Classmate
Movie ★ 6.7