Winnie Lightner

Winnie Lightner

Deceased · Born: Sep 16, 1899 · Died: Mar 6, 1971

Known For

Dancing LadyDancing Lady
The Life of the PartyThe Life of the Party
She Had to Say YesShe Had to Say Yes
Manhattan ParadeManhattan Parade

Personal Details

BornSep 16, 1899 Greenport, New York, USA
Spouse

  • Roy Del Ruth

    ( Aug 14, 1948 to Apr 27, 1961 )

  • George Holtry (stagehand)

    ( Feb 8, 1924 to Nov 23, 1933 )

  • William Gerome Herhold (musician)

    ( Apr 27, 1921 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • John Patrick

    ( Jun 18, 1918 to Apr 13, 1921 )

Biography

A renowned and accomplished performer, with a career spanning numerous decades, has made a significant impact within the realms of both the American stage and screen, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Career

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1933
She Had to Say Yes
She Had to Say Yes as Maizee
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Dancing Lady
Dancing Lady as Rosette LaRue
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1931
Manhattan Parade
Manhattan Parade as Doris Roberts
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Side Show
Side Show as Pat
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Sit Tight
Sit Tight as Winnie
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Gold Dust Gertie
Gold Dust Gertie as Gertrude Dale
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The Stolen Jools
The Stolen Jools as Winnie
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1930
The Life of the Party
The Life of the Party as Flo
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She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No as Winnie Harper
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1929
Show of Shows
Show of Shows as Performer in 'Pingo Pongo' & 'Singing in the Bathtub' Numbers
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2011
Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
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1930
An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee
An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee