Veteran Actress Harford Leaves Lasting Legacy in Hollywood

Veteran actress Harford, who had a long and acclaimed career in both film and television, passed away on November 2nd in Santa Barbara. Harford was known for her memorable roles, including caring for Sandra Dee's character in the 1959 film "The Wild and the Innocent" and portraying the opportunistic older sister of Natalie Wood's unstable character in the 1965 melodrama "Inside Daisy Clover".

In addition to her work on the big screen, Harford also had a recurring role as the prickly but efficient Mrs. Nottingham on the CBS drama "The Paper Chase", appearing in 41 episodes during the show's initial run from 1978 to 1979 and its later revival on Showtime from 1983 to 1986. She also had a recurring role on the primetime soap opera "Dynasty", playing Hilda Gummerson and working for the character of Blake Carrington for 34 episodes over the first eight seasons of the show.

Harford's long and varied career in the entertainment industry has left a lasting legacy, and her passing on November 2nd marks the end of an era for one of Hollywood's most respected and accomplished actresses.