Obituaries - Jan. 20, 1995

Dorothy Granger; Actress in Many Movies, Short Comedy Films

Dorothy Granger, actress dubbed “The Queen of the Short Subject Films” for her work in comedy “two-reelers” with Laurel and Hardy, the Three Stooges, W.C. Fields and others. She also was in scores of Hal Roach comedies. Miss Granger also won roles in about 100 feature-length films, including “Frisco Jenny,” “The Sophomore,” “Kentucky Kernels,” “Naughty Marietta,” “Diamond Jim” and “Show Boat.” Known for her comic timing as well as her beauty, Miss Granger also appeared in comedies, including “The Paleface” starring Bob Hope. On Jan. 4 in San Bernardino.