Vivien Oakland
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Vivian Oakland was an actress who had a successful Hollywood career. Oakland's earliest roles were in film, including "The Teaser" (1925), the Tom Mix western "Tony Runs Wild" (1926) and "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (1927) with James Lowe. She also appeared in "The Man in Hobbles" (1928) and "A Lady Surrenders" (1930). She continued to work steadily in film throughout the thirties, appearing in "Back Pay" (1930), "Gold Dust Gertie" (1931) and "The Age For Love" (1931). She also appeared in "Cock of the Air" (1932) and the comedic adaptation "The Tenderfoot" (1932) with Joe E Brown. Toward the end of her career, she continued to act in "The Defense Rests" (1934), "Lady Luck" (1936) and "The Bride Walks Out" (1936). She also appeared in "The Man Who Walked Alone" (1945) and the western "Utah" (1945) with Roy Rogers. Oakland last acted in the Robert Sterling action picture "Bunco Squad" (1950). Oakland was married to John T Murray. Oakland passed away in August 1958 at the age of 63.