Dorothy Arnold

Dorothy Arnold (born Dorothy Arnoldine Olson; November 21, 1917 – November 13, 1984) was an American film actress and the first wife of baseball star Joe DiMaggio. Her 20-year movie career began with 1937's Freshies and ended with Fräulein. Early life She was born Dorothy Arnoldine Olson in Duluth, Minnesota of Norwegian heritage, the third of five daughters. Her father was a conductor for Northern Pacific Railway; her mother was a housewife. Career Arnold appeared in 15 films between 1937 and 1939. She portrayed Jean Drew in The Phantom Creeps, and Gloria DeVere in The House of Fear. She won praise for her performance in 1957's Lizzie as the wanton, immoral mother of the title character. She also guest starred on TV's The Adventures of Jim Bowie, and Dragnet. Personal life Arnold met DiMaggio in 1937 on the set of the film Manhattan Merry-Go-Round. He had a minor speaking role; she had no lines. She was 19; he was 23. They married three days before her 22nd birthday on November 18, 1939 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco. Their son, Joseph Paul DiMaggio III, was born at Doctors Hospital.