not end her film career, for she remained a leading lady for most of the 1930s. She was, though, increasingly cast in productions with lower budgets that lacked the status of her earlier films. Then, by 1940, Clarke slipped into supporting roles, although she did have a few last leading roles later in the decade, notably as the heroine in the Republic serial King of the Rocket Men (1949). In the 1950s and 1960s, Clarke played uncredited bit parts in several notable films, including Singin' in the Rain, The Great Caruso, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Her last screen appearance was in the 1970 film Watermelon Man. On television, Clarke appeared in many episodic series, including General Hospital, Perry Mason and Batman. Clarke retired in 1970 and taught drama. Personal life and death Clarke was married and divorced three times: to Fanny Brice's brother Lew Brice, Stevens Bancroft, and Herbert Langdon. All of the unions were childless. In later years Clarke resided at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California. Clarke died from cancer on April 29, 1992, at age 81. She is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery. Selected filmography Features Big Time (1929) - Lily Clark Nix on Dames (1929) - Jackie Lee The Fall Guy (1930) - Bertha Quinlan The Dancers (1930) - Maxine Men on Call (1930) - Helen Gordon / Helen Harding The Front Page (1931) - Molly Molloy The Public Enemy (1931) - Kitty (uncredited) The Good Bad Girl (1931) - Marcia Cameron Waterloo Bridge (1931) - Myra Reckless Living (1931) - Bee Frankenstein (1931) - Elizabeth Three Wise Girls (1932) - Gladys Kane The Final Edition (1932) - Ann Woodman Impatient Maiden (1932) - Ruth Robbins Night World (1932) - Ruth Taylor Flaming Gold (1932) - Claire Gordon Breach of Promise (1932) - Hattie Pugmire The Penguin Pool Murder (1932) - Gwen Parker As the Devil Commands (1932) - Jane Chase Parole Girl (1933) - Sylvia Day Fast Workers (1933) - Mary Turn Back the Clock (1933) - Mary Gimlet / Mary Wright Penthouse (1933) - Mimi Montagne Lady Killer (1933) - Myra Gale Nana (1934) - Satin This Side of Heaven (1934) - Jane Turner Let's Talk It Over (1934) - Pat Rockland The Man with Two Faces (1934) - Daphne Flowers Silk Hat Kid (1935) - Laura Grant The Daring Young Man (1935) - Martha Allen