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Cora Witherspoon: A Life on Stage and Screen

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Cora Witherspoon was an American actress who starred in over 100 films and television shows. She was known for her versatility, playing a wide range of roles from ingenues to femme fatales. Witherspoon was also a talented singer and dancer, and she often performed in musicals and revues.

Witherspoon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 18, 1915. She began her career as a child actress, appearing in local theater productions. In 1932, she made her film debut in the movie The Wild Party. Witherspoon went on to star in a number of popular films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including 42nd Street (1933),Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933),Dames (1934),and Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942).

Cora Witherspoon: A Life on Stage and Screen

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In addition to her film career, Witherspoon also appeared in a number of Broadway musicals. She made her Broadway debut in the 1931 revue The New Yorkers. Witherspoon went on to star in a number of other Broadway musicals, including As Thousands Cheer (1933),Red, Hot and Blue (1936),and DuBarry Was a Lady (1943).

Witherspoon's career began to decline in the late 1940s. She continued to appear in films and television shows, but she no longer received the same level of stardom. Witherspoon's last film role was in the 1959 movie The Beat Generation. She died in 1964 at the age of 49.

Cora Witherspoon was a talented actress who made a significant contribution to American film and theater. She was known for her versatility, her beauty, and her vibrant personality. Witherspoon's legacy continues to inspire actors and actresses today.

Early life and career

Cora Witherspoon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 18, 1915. Her father was a lawyer, and her mother was a homemaker. Witherspoon began her career as a child actress, appearing in local theater productions. In 1932, she made her film debut in the movie The Wild Party.

Witherspoon went on to star in a number of popular films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including 42nd Street (1933),Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933),Dames (1934),and Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). She was known for her versatility, playing a wide range of roles from ingenues to femme fatales. Witherspoon was also a talented singer and dancer, and she often performed in musicals and revues.

Broadway career

Witherspoon made her Broadway debut in the 1931 revue The New Yorkers. She went on to star in a number of other Broadway musicals, including As Thousands Cheer (1933),Red, Hot and Blue (1936),and DuBarry Was a Lady (1943). Witherspoon was a popular Broadway star, and she was known for her beauty, her personality, and her singing and dancing skills.

Film career

Witherspoon's film career began in 1932 with the movie The Wild Party. She went on to star in a number of popular films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including 42nd Street (1933),Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933),Dames (1934),and Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). Witherspoon was known for her versatility, playing a wide range of roles from ingenues to femme fatales. She was also a talented singer and dancer, and she often performed in musicals and revues.

Personal life

Witherspoon was married three times. Her first marriage was to actor Ralph Bellamy in 1936. The couple divorced in 1941. Witherspoon's second marriage was to actor Franchot Tone in 1942. The couple divorced in 1948. Witherspoon's third marriage was to actor Charles Boyer in 1954. The couple remained married until Witherspoon's death in 1964.

Witherspoon died in New York City on March 10, 1964. She was 49 years old. She is buried in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.