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Joyce Holden
1930-
Updated 6/19/2009.
biography
Born in Missouri in September 1930, actress Joyce Holden made only a handful of films during her brief career. Nonetheless, she starred in several now-cult classic films including Girls in the Night (1953; with Glenda Farrell and Harvey Lembeck), The Werewolf (1956), and Terror From the Year 5000 (1958). Holden signed with Universal in 1949 and landed her first film role in the comedy The Milkman (1950; with Piper Laurie). Marriage in 1953 slowed Joyce Holden's career, and afterward she made just a few films. Holden's last film was the effective 1958 American International horror flick Terror From the Year 5000, originally released on a double bill with The Screaming Skull. Following the release of this film, she then retired to concentrate on domestic life.
Universal-International stills of Joyce Holden
the films of joyce holden
The Milkman (1950)
From the Universal-International comedy The Milkman
You Never Can Tell (1951)
From another Universal-International comedy, You Never Can Tell. The photo on the left also features Dick Powell
Bronco Buster (1952)
Universal promotional photo from the western Bronco Buster
Girls in the Night (1953)
Promotional stills from Universal's campy noir Girls in the Night. The photos on the right include Harvey Lembeck, who portrayed Eric Von Zipper in American International's 1960s beach party films
Terror From The Year 5000 [DVD](1958) DVD
A beautiful woman arrives on Earth from the distant future in an attempt to bring humans back with her and repopulate a world devastated by radioactivity. Salome Jens, Ward Costello, Joyce Holden star in this AIP fave. 66 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; theatrical trailers; scene access.
Terror From The Year 5000 [VHS](1958) VHS
A beautiful woman arrives on Earth from the distant future in an attempt to bring humans back with her and repopulate a world devastated by radioactivity. Salome Jens, Ward Costello, Joyce Holden star in this AIP fave. 66 min.
filmography
FILMS
Terror from the Year 5000 (1958) with Ward Costello and Salome Jens; aired on Mystery Science Theater 3000 during season eight
The Werewolf (1956) with Steven Ritch and Don Megowan
Girls in the Night (1953) with Glenda Farrell, Patricia Hardy,
Harvey Lembeck, and Dolores Fuller
Private Eyes (1953) with Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall
Murder Without Tears (1953) with Craig Stevens
Bronco Buster (1952) with Scott Brady and Chill Wills
You Never Can Tell (1951) with Dick Powell and Peggy Dow
Iron Man (1951) with Jeff Chandler and Rock Hudson
Target Unknown (1951) with Mark Stevens and Gig Young
The Milkman (1950) with Donald O'Connor, William Conrad, and Piper Laurie
TELEVISION APPEARANCES
The Guiding Light, 1952-present CBS daytime drama. Holden portrayed Marie Grant during the 1954 season
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