Jean Arthur (October 17, 1900 – June 19, 1991) was an American actress and a major film star of the 1930s and 1940s. She remains arguably the epitome of the female screwball comedy actress. As James ...

Jean Arthur was 80 years old last Thursday. In many ways, Arthur is America`s forgotten actress. Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo, Carole Lombard, Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, ...

Edward G. Robinson and Jean Arthur in "The Whole Town's Talking." (Courtesy Sony Pictures) Actress Jean Arthur famously described the sound of her voice as “a foghorn.” Already an established star in ...

Jean Arthur (1900-1991) was a popular 1930s comedic actress largely remembered today for spirited performances in Frank Capra’s classics, such as “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” and “You Can’t Take it ...