12 Facts About Doris Nolan

Doris Murdock Nolan was an American actress best known for her Broadway roles and her appearance in the 1938 movie Holiday.

Doris Nolan appeared in plays and films during the 1930s and 1940s.

Doris Nolan was the daughter of Frank J Nolan, a woolen goods importer, and Mary L Fields.

Doris Nolan began acting in high school in New Rochelle, New York.

Doris Nolan's acting as the female lead in The Late Christopher Bean there was seen by a talent scout, and that led to her getting a contract with Fox Studios.

Doris Nolan was given a small role in Our Little Girl with Shirley Temple, but after she botched her scene several times, Fox dropped her from the movie and gave her no more work.

Doris Nolan then switched to Broadway, where she achieved greater success.

Doris Nolan was nervous about playing the part of an older femme fatale who was the mistress of a rich businessman.

When Doris Nolan left the play, Woods sent her back to Hollywood, getting her a contract with Universal Pictures.

Doris Nolan continued to move back and forth between movies and theater throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

Doris Nolan married Canadian actor Alexander Knox in a civil ceremony on December 30,1944.

Doris Nolan stayed in the UK until her own death on July 29,1998.