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Erle Jolson Krasna, an occasional actress who was the influential widow of both singer Al Jolson and Oscar-winning screenwriter and producer Norman Krasna, has died. She was 81.
Erle Chenault Galbraith was born on 1 December 1922 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. She was an actress, known for The Ed Sullivan Show (1948). She was married to Norman Krasna and Al Jolson. She died on 11 January 2004 in Century City, California, USA.
- Actress
- December 1, 1922
- Erle Chenault Galbraith
- January 11, 2004
Jul 28, 2011 · With Erle Galbraith, Al Jolson's fourth wife, a six month old baby boy was adopted in late 1947. A proud father again, Al told reporters: “We’ll send him to a good school - and a hard one. Want no spoiling of the boy.” They hired a nurse though Erle enjoyed taking care of the baby herself.
- David Lobosco
Erle Jolson Krasna, widow of legendary entertainer Al Jolson and Oscar-winning screenwriter Norman Krasna, died Sunday Jan. 11 of cancer in Century City, Calif. She was 81.
Jan 11, 2004 · Erle Krasna. Former Actress. Widow of singer Al Jolson and later of screenwriter and producer Norman Krasna. She appeared in several minor film roles before marrying Al Jolson in 1945.
Erle Chenault Galbraith was born on December 1, 1922 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. She was an actress, known for The Ed Sullivan Show (1948). She was married to Norman Krasna and Al Jolson. She died on January 11, 2004 in Century City, California, USA.
Jan 11, 2004 · The former Erle Chenault Galbraith, born Dec. 1, 1922, in Little Rock, Ark., was an X-ray technician at the Army and Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs, Ark., when she met Jolson, known for his tours to entertain troops.
