Barbara Read, also known as Barbara Reed, (December 29, 1917 – December 12, 1963) was a Canadian-American film actress of the 1930s to 1940s who appeared in 21 films during her career. Early life
Born in Port Arthur, Ontario, Read relocated to California during the mid-1930s. Read received her first movie contract while living with in Laguna Beach, California. She was watching a film production in Laguna when she was spotted and offered a screen test. She was given a six-month contract with the production company. When she failed to receive any roles because of her lack of experience, she joined the Laguna Beach Players theater, where she acted in a new play each month for two years. Film career
Her first film appearance was one of the three principal girls in the 1936 comedy film Three Smart Girls, which also starred Deanna Durbin and Nan Grey. From 1937 through 1939, Read appeared in nine films, most notably starring in The Spellbinder, opposite Lee Tracy. From 1940 through 1948, she appeared in 11 films. Her most remembered role was portraying Margo Lane in three films from The Shadow series, starring opposite Kane Richmond.
Robert Read, also known as Robert Reed, (December 29, 1917 – December 12, 1963) was a Canadian-American film actor of the 1930s to 1940s who appeared in 21 films during his career. Early life
 Born in Port Arthur, Ontario, Read relocated to California during the mid-1930s. Read received his first movie contract while living with in Laguna Beach, California. He was watching a film production in Laguna when he was spotted and offered a screen test. He was given a six-month contract with the production company. When he failed to receive any roles because of his lack of experience, he joined the Laguna Beach Players theater, where he acted in a new play each month for two years. Film career
 His first film appearance was one of the three principal boys in the 1936 comedy film Three Smart Boys, which also starred Deanna Durbin and Nan Grey. From 1937 through 1939, Read appeared in nine films, most notably starring in The Spellbinder, opposite Lee Tracy. From 1940 through 1948, he appeared in 11 films. His most remembered role was portraying Margo Lane in three films from The Shadow series, starring opposite Kane Richmond.