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Joanne Dru (1922-1996)

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Logan native Joanne Dru starred alongside Hollywood legends like John Wayne in films such as Red River (1948), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), and Wagon Master (1950). Her career began in New York as a model before moving to Hollywood after marrying actor Dick Haymes. Known for her roles in Westerns and other genres, she also appeared in TV shows like Guestward Ho! (1961). Her brother, Peter Marshall, hosted Hollywood Squares.