Suzanne Marguerite Philips (1926-2019) was one of Hollywood’s glamorous ‘extras’, but she certainly had the potential to be a mainstream actress. She appeared in hundreds of films, most of which were immense successes. She was gorgeous with talents ranging from acting, singing, and dancing with a career that lasted for decades. She couldn’t abandon her dreams. After marrying Jack Hoffman, she announced that she’d retire, but she didn’t. After being released from studios and denied starring roles, she didn’t quit. Her films included An American in Paris (1951), No Other Woman (1954), The French Line (1954), Son of Sinbad (1955), and Paint Your Wagon (1969).
Among filmgoers, she is best remembered as the star of the cult classic The Beach Girls and the Monster (1963). It was a film that even she admitted was awful, but it gained a following that is unmatched. She gave a wonderful interview in 2014 with Scott Feinberg that can be seen on YouTube where she discusses her life in Hollywood. She is survived by her four children, as well as two nieces.
“Sue Casey was so beautiful, but it just didn’t resonate onscreen.
That’s probably why she didn’t become a star. You really had to see her in person to know how gorgeous she was.” - Sylvia Lewis
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