Carol Adams

Carol Adams

Deceased · Born: Mar 15, 1918 · Died: Apr 9, 2012

Personal Details

BornMar 15, 1918 Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Carol Adams, a celebrated American actress and dancer, embarked on her remarkable career as a child in 1923, with early appearances in film serials such as Our Gang and Mickey McGuire, which laid the foundation for her future success. By the age of 18, she had secured a lucrative contract with the esteemed film studio, 20th Century Fox, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career in Hollywood, where she would go on to make a lasting impact on the industry. Two years later, in 1940, she signed with Paramount Pictures and subsequently Republic Pictures, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the film industry, and cementing her position as a talented and versatile performer, renowned for her captivating on-screen presence and impressive range.

Carol Adams' illustrious acting and dancing career spanned over 50 feature films, allowing her to effortlessly showcase her remarkable versatility and talent. As a talented tap dance artist, she garnered widespread acclaim and recognition, solidifying her position as one of the most esteemed and accomplished tap dance stars of the early 1940s. Her impressive repertoire boasted a multitude of Soundies, further cementing her status as a beloved and accomplished performer, cherished by audiences and critics alike.

Career

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1942
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1941
Ridin' on a Rainbow
Ridin' on a Rainbow as Sally Bartlett
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Bad Man of Deadwood
Bad Man of Deadwood as Linda Barrett
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Sis Hopkins
Sis Hopkins as Cynthia
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{"id":71714,"title":"Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.","year":"1941","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dick-tracy-vs-crime-inc","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71714.jpg"},"released":1}
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{"id":175731,"title":"Dancing on a Dime","year":"1940","character":"Polly Adams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dancing-on-a-dime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175731.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Dancing on a Dime
Dancing on a Dime as Polly Adams
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Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 as Dancer (uncredited)
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Behind the News
Behind the News as Radio Station Mail Clerk
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{"id":72001,"title":"Johnny Apollo","year":"1940","character":"Dancer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/johnny-apollo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72001.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72001.jpg"},"released":1}
Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo as Dancer (uncredited)
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The Quarterback
The Quarterback as Girl in Grandstand
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1939
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{"id":32560,"title":"Mr. Moto's Last Warning","year":"1939","character":"Minor Role (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-motos-last-warning","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32560.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32560.jpg"},"released":1}
Mr. Moto's Last Warning
Mr. Moto's Last Warning as Minor Role (uncredited)
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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation as Minor Role (uncredited)
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Jesse James
Jesse James as Minor Role (uncredited)
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1938
City Girl
City Girl as Student
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{"id":72800,"title":"Sally, Irene and Mary","year":"1938","character":"Dancer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sally-irene-and-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72800.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72695,"title":"Gateway","year":"1938","character":"Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gateway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72695.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72695.jpg"},"released":1}
Gateway
Gateway as Girl
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Josette
Josette as Dancer (uncredited)
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{"id":72548,"title":"Kentucky","year":"1938","character":"Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kentucky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6s16ng5g2pv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6s16ng5g2pv0.jpg"},"released":1}
Kentucky
Kentucky as Girl
{"id":187353,"title":"Champagne Waltz","year":"1937","character":"Dancer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/champagne-waltz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187353.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
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{"id":73150,"title":"New Faces of 1937","year":"1937","character":"Dancer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/new-faces-of-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73150.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73150.jpg"},"released":1}
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Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven as Girl (uncredited)