Actress. Born Rita McSean, she began acting on Broadway and started her film career for RKO Studios appearing in "London By Night" (1937). She had memorable roles in the films "They All Came Out" (1939), "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" (1941), "My Friend Flicka" (1943), "The Affairs of Susan" (1945), "They Won't Believe Me" (1947) and "The Big Clock" (1948). Johnson's film career came almost to a complete stop after an accident in late 1948, required delicate brain surgery. Her screen time in movies after that was limited due to her reduced mobility and powers of concentration. She appeared in her last film in 1957.
Actress. Born Rita McSean, she began acting on Broadway and started her film career for RKO Studios appearing in "London By Night" (1937). She had memorable roles in the films "They All Came Out" (1939), "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" (1941), "My Friend Flicka" (1943), "The Affairs of Susan" (1945), "They Won't Believe Me" (1947) and "The Big Clock" (1948). Johnson's film career came almost to a complete stop after an accident in late 1948, required delicate brain surgery. Her screen time in movies after that was limited due to her reduced mobility and powers of concentration. She appeared in her last film in 1957.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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