Notes for: Venita Floann Vincent

In Hollywood, CA in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Venita Vincent was an actress, playing minor roles in 21 movies, some of which starred well-known actors including Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Jean Parker, Spencer Tracy, and Shirley Temple. She also played in several episodes of the "Our Gang" (Little Rascals) series. She retired from Salem-Teikyo University (later Salem International University), where she taught speech communications for 35 years. After retirement, she continued to substitute teach in the Doddridge County school system. A promoter of amateur talent, she organized talent shows and contests for both the college in Salem and the Salem Apple Butter Festival.