Dona Drake
- Nascita
- 15 novembre 1914
- Morte
- 20 giugno 1989
- Luogo di nascita
- Miami, Florida, USA
Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters.
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She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio. In the early 1940s, she led an all-girl orchestra and gained recognition for her musical and dance performances. She appeared in films such as Kansas City Confidential (1952), Louisiana Purchase (1941), and Road to Morocco (1942). Despite her talents, she remained a supporting actress rather than a leading star.
Dona Drake passed away on June 20, 1989, due to pneumonia and respiratory failure. Her ashes were scattered at sea near Point Fermin in California.
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In esameThe Bandits of Corsica1953
Il quarto uomo1952
In esameValentino1951
In esamePeccato1949
In esameSolo contro il mondo1949
In esameDue sorelle a New York1948
In esameAnother Part of the Forest1948
In esameWithout Reservations1946
Avventura al Marocco1942
In esameSignorine, non guardate i marinai1942
Louisiana Purchase1941
In esameAloma of the South Seas1941
In esameStrike Me Pink1936