Marilyn Miller
Broadway musical star (1898–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marilyn Miller (born Mary Ellen Reynolds; September 1, 1898 – April 7, 1936) was one of the most popular Broadway musical stars of the 1920s and early 1930s. She was an accomplished tap dancer, singer and actress, and the combination of these talents endeared her to audiences. On stage, she usually played rags-to-riches Cinderella characters who lived happily ever after. She died suddenly from complications of nasal surgery at age 37.
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Born | Mary Ellen Reynolds (1898-09-01)September 1, 1898 Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | April 7, 1936(1936-04-07) (aged 37) New York City, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
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Years active | 1902–1936 |
Spouses | Frank Carter
(m. 1919; died 1920)Jack Donohue
(m. 1928, divorced) |
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