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Constance Smith forgotten Limerick Hollywood star of the 40's

Constance Smith forgotten Limerick Hollywood star of the 40's

Update: 2025-10-08
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Oliver spoke to the playwright and actor Joanne Ryan about the incredible story of a 1950s star Constance Smith. She was a Limerick native and Hollywood acting great, tipped to be the next ‘Maureen O’Hara’ until she got blacklisted. Joanne has written a play about her called ‘Connie’, for tickets and info go to limetreebelltable.ie.

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Constance Smith forgotten Limerick Hollywood star of the 40's

Constance Smith forgotten Limerick Hollywood star of the 40's

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