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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Marsha Hunt was born on October 17, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. She is a former American film actress and activist. She appeared in many films before being blacklisted by Hollywood movie studio executives after protesting the actions of House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s. Hunt appeared in stage plays during this time and gradually began to work again behind the camera. After announcing her retirement in 1960, she appeared in a few films and television programs. She was married to screenwriter and radio director Robert Presnell Jr. from 1946 until his death in 1986. Photograph caption dated June 9, 1965 reads "Actress Marsha Hunt, Van Nuys, arranges international buffet table."; See images #00145239 through #00145240 for all photos in this series.
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Hunt, Marsha,--1917- Women--California--Los Angeles Motion picture actors and actresses--California--Los Angeles Television actors and actresses--California--Los Angeles Buffets (Cooking)--California--Los Angeles Table settings and decorations Food--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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