Yvonne Lime made her film debut in The Rainmaker (1956) as Snookie Maguire, and she immediately impressed. Her little red hat was the one vital comedy prop of the movie.
The director had struggled to find someone for the role, which required acting opposite stars like Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn. After auditioning 51 girls, Yvonne walked in and wowed them instantly. Paramount was so confident they signed her on the spot, without even requiring a screen test.
The shapely blonde then starred in I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), and had an uncredited role as Sally in Elvis Presley’s Loving You that same year.
But it was I Was a Teenage Werewolf that truly put Yvonne Lime on the map. Made for just $150,000, the film went on to earn over $2 million at the box office.
In 1958, Yvonne took top billing in Dragstrip Riot, solidifying her place in Hollywood history. Beyond her acting, Yvonne was a passionate philanthropist.
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