
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rosemary E. LaPlanche (October 11, 1923 – May 6, 1979) was an American beauty queen and actress. She won Miss California two years in a row (1940 and 1941), and won Miss America in 1941. LaPlanche moved to southern California from Kansas with her mother and sister, Louise LaPlanche, at a very early age. LaPlanche, who lived in Los Angeles, California, was Miss California in both 1940 and 1941. A new rule after her victory disallowed contestants from competing at the national level more than once. She also had an active career as a movie actress. She was married to Harry Koplan from 1947 until his death in 1973, and had two children: a daughter Carol and son Terry. LaPlanche became an actress, appearing in films such as Angels' Alley and in episodes of television programs like The Donna Reed Show. Her sister Louise LaPlanche also was an actress.
movieFederal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.
1949 · Laura Keith
movieAn Old-Fashioned Girl
1949 · Emma Davenport
movieAngels' Alley
1948 · Daisy Harris
movieJack Armstrong
1947 · Betty Fairfield
movieBetty Co-Ed
1946 · Glenda Warren
movieDevil Bat's Daughter
1946 · Nina Carruthers
movieStrangler of the Swamp
1946 · Maria Hart
movieJohnny Angel
1945 · Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
movieYouth Runs Wild
1944 · Blanche (uncredited)
movieMademoiselle Fifi
1944 · Blondini
movieAround the World
1943 · Rosemary
movieThe Falcon and the Co-Eds
1943 · Student (uncredited)
movieThe Falcon in Danger
1943 · Nurse (uncredited)
moviePrairie Chickens
1943 · Yola
movieSwing Your Partner
1943 · Secretary
movieTwo Weeks to Live
1943 · Miss LaPlanche, Dr. O'Brien's Nurse
movieFall In
1942 · Canteen Girl
movieIrene
1940 · Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)