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Dona Drake was an American singer, dancer and film actress in the 1930s and 1940s. Although she was three-quarters African-American, she presented herself as Mexican and went by the names Una Novella and Rita Novella, typically being cast in "ethnic" roles including Hispanics and Middle Easterners, and occasionally taking the role of white characters.
Nov 20, 2021 · Dona Drake in Iconic number from “Star Spangled Rhythm” (1942) ••• 💙PLOT: Pop, a security guard at Paramount has told his son that he's the head of the studio. When his son arrives in Hollywood on shore leave with his buddies, Pop enlists the aid of the studio's dizzy switchboard operator in pulling off the charade.
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Signed by Paramount in 1941, she changed her professional name to Dona Drake. Her most famous role during her Paramount stay was as Bob Hope's vis-a-vis in The Road to Morocco (1942). During her waning days in films, Dona Drake was a Columbia contractee, playing secondary roles in such films as Valentino (1952) and Kansas City Confidential (1954).
Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland) was an American singer, dancer and film actress in the 1930s and 1940s. Drake was mixed race by ancestry. She often presented herself as Mexican and went by the names Una Novella and Rita Novella, typically being cast in "ethnic" white roles including Latin American and Middle Easterners.
Nov 11, 2011 · Nia's mother, Dona Drake, who was born Eunice Westmoreland (11/15/1914-6/20/1989) was a singer, dancer, and film actress who was particularly popular during the 1930s and 1940s. Her ancestry allowed her to play many different types of roles including Latina, Middle Easterner, American Indian, and even gypsy.
May 30, 2023 · Dona Drake was born on November 15, 1914, in Miami, Florida, and had a long and successful career as an American actress, dancer, and singer. She was known for her stunning beauty, with a figure that was considered to be one of the most attractive in Hollywood during her time.
