Duane Thompson, 1920s

Duane Thompson, 1920s.

Duane Thompson (born Lura Duane Malony, July 28, 1903 – August 15, 1970) was a prominent American film actress during Hollywood’s silent film era. When Talkies pushed silent films into the background, she worked in stock theater for a time before moving to radio drama, where she became well known in the repeated role of a telephone operator. She was married twice, to comedian Buddy Wattles and to radio producer William T. Johnson.

Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Thompson