Jacquie Lyn

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name = Jacquie Lyn
birthdate = birth date|1928|9|3|mf=y
location = London, England U.K.
deathdate = death date and age|2002|3|21|1928|9|3|mf=y
deathplace = Granada Hills, California
occupation = Film actress
yearsactive = 1931 – 1932
birthname = Jaquelyn Dufton
othername = Jackie Lyn Dufton
Jacquelyn Woll
Jacquie Lynn
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Jacquie Lyn (born Jaquelyn Dufton) (September 3, 1928 - March 21, 2002) was a British-born American child actress, who had a brief yet notable career in motion pictures.

Career

Lyn was born in London, England. After making her debut appearance in the 1931 Fox Film Corporation film "Wicked", Lyn was cast by producer Hal Roach into his "Our Gang" comedies. Lyn was featured prominently in two 1932 "Our Gang" shorts, "Free Wheeling" ("Spanky, don't you think we are riding rather fast?") and "Birthday Blues". She also appeared in a significant supporting role in Laurel and Hardy's 1932 feature film "Pack Up Your Troubles", the role for which she is best remembered.

Rediscovery

Lyn's short career at Hal Roach Studios ended when her stepfather demanded more money for her services. She grew up, married, changed her name to Jacquelyn Woll, and was not heard from until the early 1990s. Woll's son had purchased a "Laurel & Hardy" videotape for her; the tape was introduced by Stan Laurel's daughter Lois, who related that Laurel & Hardy fans worldwide were searching for the whereabouts of Jacquie Lyn. Woll contacted The Sons of the Desert, the official Laurel & Hardy fanclub, and was reintroduced into the public, becoming an honorary member of the organization.

Woll died of natural causes on March 21, 2002 in Granada Hills, California, USA.

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