Ruby Keeler embarked on a illustrious career as a dancer on the esteemed stages of Broadway, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would soon take her to the iconic city of Hollywood. Following her marriage to the legendary Al Jolson, Keeler made the transition to Tinseltown, where she swiftly rose to stardom as a leading lady in Warner Bros.' lavish musical productions, often sharing the screen with the charming Dick Powell. However, after her divorce from Jolson, Keeler opted to step away from the spotlight, devoting herself to a prolonged hiatus that would span nearly three decades. It wasn't until 1971, when she reprised her role in the Broadway revival of "No No Nanette" under the visionary direction of the renowned Busby Berkeley, that Keeler made her triumphant return to the stage, rekindling her passion for the performing arts.
Personal Details
BornAug 25, 1909 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Spouse
John Homer Lowe
( Oct 29, 1941 to Feb 1, 1969 )Al Jolson
( Sep 21, 1928 to Dec 26, 1939 )
Relatives
- Ken Weatherwax (Niece or Nephew)
- Marjorie Keeler (Sibling)
- Joey D. Vieira (Niece or Nephew)
Biography
Career
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1989

Beverly Hills Brats as Goldie
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1985

That's Dancing! as From '42nd Street' and 'Dames' (archive footage)
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1970

The Phynx as Ruby Keeler
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1941

Sweetheart of the Campus as Betty Blake
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1937

A Day at Santa Anita as Ruby Keeler (uncredited)
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1936

Colleen as Colleen Reilly
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1935

Go Into Your Dance as Dorothy 'Dot' Wayne
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Shipmates Forever as June Blackburn
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1934

Dames as Barbara Hemingway
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Flirtation Walk as Kathleen "Kit" Fitts
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1933

Footlight Parade as Bea Thorn
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Gold Diggers of 1933 as Polly Parker
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42nd Street as Peggy Sawyer
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1930

Show Girl in Hollywood as Ruby Keeler
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2007
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2006
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1991
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1975
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1942