Kroll, Lucy

Literary and talent agent.

From the description of Lucy Kroll papers, 1908-1998 (bulk 1950-1990). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982679

Lucy Kroll was the owner of the Lucy Kroll Agency which was a theatrical management organization for stage and motion picture stars during the latter part of the 20th century. Lillian Gish was one of the many clients of the agency, as well as a friend of Lucy Kroll and her family.

From the guide to the Correspondence from Lillian Gish, 1962-1986, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)

Lucy Kroll, agent.

From the description of Correspondence from Lillian Gish, 1962-1986. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122640242

Biographical Note

• 1909, July 3: Born, Brooklyn, N.Y.
• 1933: B.A., Hunter College, New York, N.Y.
• 1935: M.A., School for the Stage, New York, N.Y. Cofounder, American Actors Company, New York, N.Y.
• 1939: Married Nathan Kroll (divorced 1974)
• 1940 - 1944 : Story analyst, Warner Brothers Studio Cofounder, Hollywood Theatre Alliance and Hollywood Music Alliance, Hollywood, Calif.
• 1944: Instructor and faculty advisor, Hunter College, New York, N.Y.
• 1945: Agent, Sam Jaffe Agency, New York, N.Y., branch
• 1947: Established Lucy Kroll Agency, New York, N.Y.
• 1985: Member, Hall of Fame, Hunter College, New York, N.Y.
• 1993: Received Living Legacy Award, Women's International Center, San Diego, Calif.
• 1994: Sold Lucy Kroll Agency to Barbara Hogenson
• 1997, Mar. 14: Died, Glendale, Mass.

From the guide to the Lucy Kroll Papers, 1908-1998, (bulk 1950-1990), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)