Rosemary La Planche
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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.
Acting
Movie
Johnny Angel
as Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
1945
Movie
Strangler of the Swamp
as Maria Hart
1946
Movie
The Falcon and the Co-Eds
as Student (uncredited)
1943
Movie
The Falcon in Danger
as Nurse (uncredited)
1943
Movie
Youth Runs Wild
as Blanche (uncredited)
1944
Movie
Mademoiselle Fifi
as Blondini
1944
Movie
Irene
as Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)
1940
Movie
Devil Bat's Daughter
as Nina Carruthers
1946
Movie
Angels' Alley
as Daisy Harris
1948
Movie
Fall In
as Canteen Girl
1942
Movie
Around the World
as Rosemary
1943
Movie
Two Weeks to Live
as Miss LaPlanche, Dr. O'Brien's Nurse
1943
Movie
An Old-Fashioned Girl
as Emma Davenport
1949
Movie
Prairie Chickens
as Yola
1943
Movie
Jack Armstrong
as Betty Fairfield
1947
Movie
Betty Co-Ed
as Glenda Warren
1946
Movie
Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.
as Laura Keith
1949
Movie
Swing Your Partner
as Secretary
1943