Ann Toth facts for kids
Ann (Anna Dolores) Toth (1922–1991) was an actress in Hollywood. She was known for her friendship with Elizabeth Short. Ann Toth lived with Elizabeth Short in Hollywood before Short's death in 1947.
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Ann Toth's Life in Hollywood
Ann Toth was born in 1922 and passed away in 1991. She was part of the Hollywood scene during the 1940s. She knew many people involved in movies and entertainment.
Friendship with Elizabeth Short
Ann Toth and Elizabeth Short were good friends. They shared a home on Carlos Avenue in Hollywood. This was before Elizabeth Short's death became a very famous news story.
Elizabeth Short's Plans
Ann Toth shared some details about Elizabeth Short's life. Short was hoping to get more acting jobs in movies. She also hoped to perform in a show at the Florentine Gardens. The Florentine Gardens was a popular entertainment spot in Hollywood.
In 1949, Ann Toth spoke to a special group of people called a grand jury. This group was looking into events related to Elizabeth Short. Toth told them that Elizabeth Short sometimes made private phone calls from the Florentine Gardens. She said Elizabeth Short called a man named Maurice Clement. Clement worked in the talent department at Columbia Studios.
Elizabeth Short's Travel Plans
Ann Toth also mentioned that Elizabeth Short had plans to travel. Toth said Short was going to return to the eastern United States. Another person told Toth that Short planned to go to San Diego.
See Also
- Elizabeth Short
