Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rosemary E. LaPlanche (October 11, 1923 – May 6, 1979) was an American beauty queen and actress. She won Miss California two years in a row (1940 and 1941), and won Miss America in 1941. LaPlanche moved to southern California from Kansas with her mother and sister, Louise LaPlanche, at a very early age. LaPlanche, who lived in Los Angeles, California, was Miss California in both 1940 and 1941. A new rule after her victory disallowed contestants from competing at the national level more than once. She also had an active career as a movie actress. She was married to Harry Koplan from 1947 until his death in 1973, and had two children: a daughter Carol and son Terry. LaPlanche became an actress, appearing in films such as Angels' Alley and in episodes of television programs like The Donna Reed Show. Her sister Louise LaPlanche also was an actress.
Movies & TV Shows
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Johnny Angel (1945) — Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
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Strangler of the Swamp (1946) — Maria Hart
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The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943) — Student (uncredited)
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The Falcon in Danger (1943) — Nurse (uncredited)
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Youth Runs Wild (1944) — Blanche (uncredited)
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Mademoiselle Fifi (1944) — Blondini
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Irene (1940) — Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Devil Bat's Daughter (1946) — Nina Carruthers
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Angels' Alley (1948) — Daisy Harris
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Fall In (1942) — Canteen Girl
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Around the World (1943) — Rosemary
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Two Weeks to Live (1943) — Miss LaPlanche, Dr. O'Brien's Nurse
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An Old-Fashioned Girl (1949) — Emma Davenport
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Prairie Chickens (1943) — Yola
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Jack Armstrong (1947) — Betty Fairfield
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Betty Co-Ed (1946) — Glenda Warren
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Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc. (1949) — Laura Keith
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Swing Your Partner (1943) — Secretary