Nina Romano (born Isabel Craven Dilworth) born 18th October 1901 - died 15th October 1966 was an American actress in films and on stage.
Overview
Nina Romano (born Isabel Craven Dilworth) born 18th October 1901 - died 15th October 1966 was an American actress in films and on stage.
Early years
Romano was the daughter of glass manufacturer J. Dale Dilworth of Salem, New Jersey, and his wife. Her interest in acting developed while she was in high school at Ward–Belmont College in Nashville, and she went on to attend a dramatic school in New York.
Career
Romano's initial professional acting experience came in a stage production of Don Juan. She initially focused on dramatic roles, but in 1924 she had her first comedic role in the farce The Whole Town's Talking. Her Broadway credits included The Love Call (1927) and The Warrior's Husband (1932).
After being a leading woman on stage for years, Romano made her screen debut in the film Titans for Universal Pictures. That work led to her signing a long-term contract with Universal in 1925. Her other films included The Palace of Pleasure (1926), What Happened to Jones (1926), and Lost at the Front (1927).
