Kathryn Kane

Born: 1919-03-03

Birthplace: White Plains, New York, USA

Biography

Kathryn Kane, born Katherine Kane, was an American actress and singer, who was, literally, the Midwest farm girl. After moving to New York, Kathryn soon found work as a model and nightclub singer. She first signed with Warner Brothers, making appearances in both their films, and for Universal. She had perhaps her biggest moment in Swing, Sister, Swing, and also appeared in The Spirit of Culver. A few years after the end of World War II, she left Hollywood and spent the next 40 years doing live theater.

She passed away at the age of 100 years Brentwood, California.

Known For

Swingtime in the Movies
The Spirit of Culver
Swing, Sister, Swing
Love on Toast
Musical Movieland
Sunset Murder Case
Movieland Magic
Quiet, Please
The Magic of Music
The White Cliffs of Dover

Top Movie Credits

Swing, Sister, Swing Snookie Saunders
Love on Toast Polly Marr
Sunset Murder Case Penny Nichols
Movieland Magic (archive footage)
Quiet, Please Marian Starr
The Magic of Music Self - Singer