Dorothy Dare

Dorothy Dare

Deceased · Born: Aug 6, 1911 · Died: Oct 4, 1981

Personal Details

BornAug 6, 1911 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Dorothy Dare was a multifaceted performer, boasting a dual talent for acting and singing.

Throughout her career, she made a significant impact on the big screen, appearing in a substantial number of 20-minute Vitaphone shorts, as well as feature films alongside prominent stars such as Dick Powell and Irene Dunne. Many of her films have become a staple of Turner Classic Movies, with some even suggesting that her performances in these shorts were superior to those in her feature films.

Despite her impressive body of work, Dorothy Dare's career was marked by a sense of unrealized potential, with some speculating that she never quite received her due in Hollywood. Nevertheless, her contributions to the entertainment industry during the golden age of cinema will forever be remembered and celebrated.

Unfortunately, the personal story of Dorothy Dare remains somewhat shrouded in mystery, with many details about her life and career remaining unknown. Despite this, there is a lingering hope that further information about her personal life and the reasons behind her departure from the entertainment industry in the mid-1940s will eventually come to light.

Career

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1944
Musical Movieland
Musical Movieland as Young Dutchwoman
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1942
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1935
Gold Diggers of 1935
Gold Diggers of 1935 as Arline Davis
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Front Page Woman
Front Page Woman as Mae LaRue
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1934
The St. Louis Kid
The St. Louis Kid as Gracie Smith
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