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Roberts in The Red House (1947)
Born	Emma Allene Roberts (1928-09-01)September 1, 1928 Fairfield, Alabama, U.S.
Died	May 9, 2019(2019-05-09) (aged 90) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1947–1957
Spouse(s)	Ralph Cochran ​ ​ (m. 1955; died 1989)​
Children	4

Allene Roberts (born September 1, 1928 – died May 9, 2019) was an American actress. She was known for her roles in movies like The Red House and Union Station.

Allene Roberts' Early Life

Allene Roberts was born in Fairfield, Alabama, a city in the U.S. When she was 13 years old, in 1941, she won a special contest. This contest was called "America's Most Charming Child." It was put on by a newspaper called the New York Daily Mirror.

Winning this contest was a big deal for Allene. She received $1,000 in cash. She also got a $1,000 contract with Warner Bros. studio. This helped her start her acting career.

Allene Roberts' Acting Career

Allene Roberts appeared in many films and TV shows during her career. She acted in twelve movies between 1947 and 1954. She also appeared on popular TV shows. These included Four Star Playhouse, Adventures of Superman, and Dragnet.

Her first major movie role was in The Red House in 1947. In this film, she acted alongside famous stars like Rory Calhoun, Julie London, and Edward G. Robinson. Critics thought The Red House was a "sleeper hit" that year. This means it was a movie that became very popular and successful, even though people didn't expect it to be.

Allene Roberts also starred in other notable films. These included Knock on Any Door, Union Station, and Bomba on Panther Island.

Later Life and Death

Allene Roberts passed away on May 9, 2019. She was 90 years old when she died in Huntsville, Alabama.

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