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- Viola Richard was born on January 6, 1904 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. She was an actress, known for Exclusive Rights (1926), Limousine Love (1928) and Never the Dames Shall Meet (1927). She was married to Lawrence McCafferty, Sydney Rusinow and Alexander Kempner. She died on December 28, 1973 in Riverside, California, USA.
- SpousesLawrence McCafferty(1953 - December 28, 1973) (her death)Sydney Rusinow(1942 - 1951) (his death)Alexander Kempner(1928 - 1938) (divorced)
- Vivacious actress of several Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy and Charley Chase silent comedies for Hal Roach.
- Viola Richard made one sound short in 1929 entitled The Line-Up (1929). The only known 16mm print exists in Massachusetts.
- Film historian William K. Everson has suggested that her physical similarity to Clara Bow may have prevented her from achieving star status.
- Buried in Monterey Cemetary in Northern California.
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