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Joy Page Obituary
Page died Friday of complications from a stroke and pneumonia at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, said her son, Gregory Orr.
Born Nov. 9, 1924, in Los Angeles, Page was the daughter of silent screen star Don Alvarado (also known as Don Page) and Ann Boyar, who married Warner after she and Alvarado divorced.
Page was a high school senior when she snagged the role of Annina Brandel in the 1942 classic "Casablanca" starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
Warner had brought home an early draft of the film. Page's acting coach Sophie Rosenstein suggested Page read for the part, Orr said.
In the movie, Page's character is caught in a moral pickle because she and her husband, a gambler, need exit visas to get out of Casablanca and go to America. The only way for them to leave is if she sleeps with Capt. Renault (Claude Rains). Bogart, playing the owner of Rick's Cafe Americaine, lets her husband win at roulette so he can buy the visas.
Orr said that while Warner liked Page's work in the film, he would not sign her to a studio contract or cast her in other Warner Bros. films.
Her other screen credits include the 1944 MGM film "Kismet" with Marlene Dietrich and 1948's "Man-Eater of Kumaon."
In 1945, she married actor William T. Orr, who later headed up Warner Bros.' TV department. She retired from acting in 1962. The couple divorced in 1970.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
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Nazarene Mckinney
April 26, 2017
The newlywed scenes were memorable and hilarious! Casablanca was a wonderful movie!
RONNIE RAVEN
November 21, 2009
you revealed what classy LADY you are in THE BULLFIGHTER AND THE LADY may ETERNITY BRING GODs PEACE and, FAVOR RAVEN
william kezar
May 24, 2008
Joy Page was a lovely lady and a talented performer.In 1959 I was 6 yrs old when I saw her in Tonka(seeing the U.S. Cav.go down in defeat was a SHOCKER!)As a Actress in Disney films she will have a special place in my heart forever! My deepest sympathy to her Family and Friends.
Daniels
April 28, 2008
My condolences are offered to the family. May you find comfort in your memories. (John 5:28,29)
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christen shaughnessy
April 27, 2008
sorry about your loss
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
April 27, 2008
REST IN PEACE JOY PAGE
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 27, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Page family and friends in the loss of Joy.
norman la marche
April 27, 2008
Joy's scene with Humphrey Bogart remains the most heart wrenching moment in film history, and is why Bogie was nominated for a best actor Oscar. Watch his reaction to her naive question about keeping secrets in one's heart. Thank you Joy!!
Stephen Ames Berry
April 26, 2008
Her touching innocence and infectious optimism shown through the character she portrayed in "Casablanca," and will continue to touch millions more down through the ages. A fine immortality for a tastefully understated and superb actress. Bravo!
Sheila Smith
April 26, 2008
Rest in Peace Joy.
Catherine
April 26, 2008
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Brittney L
April 26, 2008
To the Family:
"And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” God has promised that we will live forever on a paradise earth where "death will be no more."
R D
April 26, 2008
To the Family:
The Bible give us a hope of seeing our loved ones again on a paradise earth, and the joy of knowing that sickness and death will be no more. At Matthew 6:9,10 Jesus ask us to pray for that Kingdom.
DAN HOLOHAN
April 26, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss . Ms. Page is forever immortaliized in the sense that millions and milions of people have seen her work in Casablanca . Rest In Peace .
April 25, 2008
To The Family
So sorry to hear about the death of Joy Page. I know this is a very difficult time and that your hearts are heavy with pain. Trust in Almighty God and he will help you and give you the strength to endure. He said at 1 Peter 5:7, "Throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."
Gabrielle Jackson
April 25, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. In the bible it talks about a time when you will be able to see your loved one again. When you get a chance please read John 3:16.
JUNE EVORA
April 25, 2008
I REMEMBER THIS LADY AND THAT SCENE WHERE SHE APPROACHED HUMPHREY BOGART'S CHARACTOR FOR ASSISTANCE. SHE WAS REALLY ABLE TO BRING TO IT THE DESPERATION OF A NEWLYWED ASKING FOR THOSE VISAS TO GET OUT. AMAZING THAT SCENE WOULD LEAVE A MARK IN THE MEMORIES OF ALL WHO'VE VIEWED THE FILM YESTEDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW.
April 25, 2008
May the words of God comfort the friends/family in mourning:
"Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves".
(Psalms 34:18)
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