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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Swingtime in the Movies (1938) — Joan Mason
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Sunset Murder Case (1938) — Penny Nichols
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Quiet, Please (1939) — Marian Starr
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Love on Toast (1937) — Polly Marr
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Musical Movieland (1944) — Joan Mason
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Movieland Magic (1946) — (archive footage)
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The Spirit of Culver (1939) — June Macy
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Swing, Sister, Swing (1938) — Snookie Saunders
- The White Cliffs of Dover (1942)
- The Magic of Music (1935) — Self - Singer