Janet Martin

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Janet Martin
Born
United States
Other namesValya Valentina Tretiacov Terry
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1943–1948 (film)

Janet Martin was an American film actress and singer. [1] She appeared in a number of Republic Pictures' films during the 1940s.

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Early years

Martin was born Valya Valentina Tetiacov Terry, the daughter of Alexandria Myra Tetiacov Terry (also known as Myra Skolskaya). [2] Her mother "was a well-known opera singer in Czarist Russia." [3] (Another source gives Martin's original name as both Valya Sokolskaya and Valya Sobolskaya.) [4] She said that she changed her name to avoid political arguments related to Russian political policies. [4]

In 1947, Martin began studying journalism at the University of Southern California, believing that knowing about writing would make her a better actress. [5]

Film

Martin went to Hollywood to gain acting experience in Little Theater productions. [3] When she was 14, she signed a seven-year contract with Republic Pictures. [6]

Selected filmography

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References

  1. Martin p.27
  2. "What's a Name". Big Spring Daily Herald. Texas, Big Spring. Associated Press. December 27, 1932. p. 8. Retrieved December 22, 2016 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. 1 2 "Janet Martin Stars in Capitol Picture". The Amarillo Globe-Times. Texas, Amarillo. December 8, 1948. p. 21. Retrieved December 22, 2016 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. 1 2 "Movie Beauty True Paradox". The Tipton Daily Tribune. No. October 10, 1947. Indiana, Tipton. International News Service. p. 6. Retrieved December 22, 2016 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. Gunson, Victor (December 25, 1947). "New Film Starlets Are Wise – Shun Night Spots, See Ahead". The Birmingham News. Alabama, Birmingham. p. 30. Retrieved August 17, 2019 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "UA Producers Busy With Films for New Season". Motion Picture Herald. August 14, 1943. p. 44. Retrieved December 22, 2016.

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