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Lillian Russell

Plot: Alice Faye plays the title role in this 1940 film biography of the early-20th-century stage star.
Release Date: Friday, May 24 1940
84 years ago
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Portrait of Alice FayeAlice Faye. Alice Faye was 25 in Lillian Russell as 'Lillian Russell'.
Birthday: Wed, May 05 1915 –
Died: Sat, May 09 1998
Portrait of Don AmecheDon Ameche. Don Ameche was 31 in Lillian Russell as 'Edward Solomon'.
Birthday: Sun, May 31 1908 –
Died: Mon, Dec 06 1993
Portrait of Henry FondaHenry Fonda. Henry Fonda was 35 in Lillian Russell as 'Alexander Moore'.
Birthday: Tue, May 16 1905 –
Died: Thu, Aug 12 1982
Portrait of Edward ArnoldEdward Arnold. Edward Arnold was 50 in Lillian Russell as 'Diamond Jim Brady'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 17 1890 –
Died: Thu, Apr 26 1956
Portrait of Warren WilliamWarren William. Warren William was 45 in Lillian Russell as 'Jesse Lewisohn'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 02 1894 –
Died: Fri, Sep 24 1948
Portrait of Leo CarrilloLeo Carrillo. Leo Carrillo was 59 in Lillian Russell as 'Tony Pastor'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 05 1880 –
Died: Sun, Sep 10 1961
Portrait of Helen WestleyHelen Westley. Helen Westley was 65 in Lillian Russell as 'Grandma Leonard'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 27 1875 –
Died: Sat, Dec 12 1942
Portrait of Nigel BruceNigel Bruce. Nigel Bruce was 45 in Lillian Russell as 'William Gilbert'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 03 1895 –
Died: Thu, Oct 08 1953
Portrait of Lynn BariLynn Bari. Lynn Bari was 26 in Lillian Russell as 'Edna McCauley'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 18 1913 –
Died: Mon, Nov 20 1989
Portrait of Claud AllisterClaud Allister. Claud Allister was 51 in Lillian Russell as 'Arthur Sullivan'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 02 1888 –
Died: Sun, Jul 26 1970
Portrait of Una O'ConnorUna O'Connor. Una O'Connor was 59 in Lillian Russell as 'Marie'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 22 1880 –
Died: Wed, Feb 04 1959
Portrait of William B. DavidsonWilliam B. Davidson. William B. Davidson was 51 in Lillian Russell as 'President Cleveland'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 15 1888 –
Died: Sun, Sep 28 1947
Portrait of Dorothy PetersonDorothy Peterson. Dorothy Peterson was 42 in Lillian Russell as 'Cynthia Leonard'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 25 1897 –
Died: Wed, Oct 03 1979
Portrait of Ernest TruexErnest Truex. Ernest Truex was 50 in Lillian Russell as 'Charles K. Leonard'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 18 1889 –
Died: Tue, Jun 26 1973
Portrait of Joe WeberJoe Weber. Joe Weber was 72 in Lillian Russell as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 11 1867 –
Died: Sun, May 10 1942
Portrait of Lew FieldsLew Fields. Lew Fields was 73 in Lillian Russell as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 01 1867 –
Died: Sun, Jul 20 1941
Portrait of Eddie Foy Jr.Eddie Foy Jr.. Eddie Foy Jr. was 35 in Lillian Russell as 'Eddie Foy Sr.'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 04 1905 –
Died: Fri, Jul 15 1983
Portrait of Joseph CawthornJoseph Cawthorn. Joseph Cawthorn was 72 in Lillian Russell as 'Leopold Damrosch'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 27 1868 –
Died: Fri, Jan 21 1949
Portrait of Diane FisherDiane Fisher. Diane Fisher was 7 in Lillian Russell as 'Dorothy'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 16 1932 –
Died: Tue, Jul 29 2008
Portrait of Elyse KnoxElyse Knox. Elyse Knox was 22 in Lillian Russell as 'Lillian Russell's Sister'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 14 1917 –
Died: Thu, Feb 16 2012
Portrait of Joan ValerieJoan Valerie. Joan Valerie was 28 in Lillian Russell as 'Lillian Russell's Sister'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 15 1911 –
Died: Sun, Jan 30 1983
Portrait of Alice ArmandAlice Armand. Alice Armand was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Lillian Russell's Sister'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal K. DawsonHal K. Dawson. Hal K. Dawson was 43 in Lillian Russell as 'Chauffeur'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 17 1896 –
Died: Tue, Feb 17 1987
Portrait of Charles HaltonCharles Halton. Charles Halton was 64 in Lillian Russell as 'Dr' Dobbins'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 16 1876 –
Died: Thu, Apr 16 1959
Portrait of Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett Keane. Robert Emmett Keane was 57 in Lillian Russell as 'Jeweler'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 03 1883 –
Died: Thu, Jul 02 1981
Portrait of Harry HaydenHarry Hayden. Harry Hayden was 57 in Lillian Russell as 'Mr. Sloane'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Died: Sun, Jul 24 1955
Portrait of Frank DarienFrank Darien. Frank Darien was 64 in Lillian Russell as 'Coachman'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 18 1876 –
Died: Thu, Oct 20 1955
Portrait of Frank SullyFrank Sully. Frank Sully was 31 in Lillian Russell as 'Hank'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 17 1908 –
Died: Wed, Dec 17 1975
Portrait of Ottola NesmithOttola Nesmith. Ottola Nesmith was 50 in Lillian Russell as 'Miss Smyth'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 12 1889 –
Died: Mon, Feb 07 1972
Portrait of Ferike BorosFerike Boros. Ferike Boros was 66 in Lillian Russell as 'Mrs. Rose'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 01 1873 –
Died: Tue, Jan 16 1951
Portrait of Frank M. ThomasFrank M. Thomas. Frank M. Thomas was 50 in Lillian Russell as 'Official'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 12 1889 –
Died: Sat, Nov 25 1989
Portrait of Robert HomansRobert Homans. Robert Homans was 62 in Lillian Russell as 'Stage Doorman'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 07 1877 –
Died: Mon, Jul 28 1947
Portrait of William HaadeWilliam Haade. William Haade was 37 in Lillian Russell as 'Soldier'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 02 1903 –
Died: Tue, Nov 15 1966
Portrait of Irving BaconIrving Bacon. Irving Bacon was 46 in Lillian Russell as 'Soldier'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 05 1893 –
Died: Fri, Feb 05 1965
Portrait of Paul E. BurnsPaul E. Burns. Paul E. Burns was 59 in Lillian Russell as 'Soldier'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 25 1881 –
Died: Wed, May 17 1967
Portrait of Cecil CunninghamCecil Cunningham. Cecil Cunningham was 51 in Lillian Russell as 'Mrs. Hobbs'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 02 1888 –
Died: Fri, Apr 17 1959
Portrait of Bonnie BannonBonnie Bannon. Bonnie Bannon was 26 in Lillian Russell as 'Woman'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 23 1913 –
Died: Tue, Feb 14 1989
Portrait of Esther BrodeletEsther Brodelet. Esther Brodelet was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of A.S. ByronA.S. Byron. A.S. Byron was 64 in Lillian Russell as 'Policeman'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 30 1876 –
Died: Fri, Feb 05 1943
Portrait of Richard CarleRichard Carle. Richard Carle was 68 in Lillian Russell as 'Bradley'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 05 1871 –
Died: Sat, Jun 28 1941
Portrait of Ruth CliffordRuth Clifford. Ruth Clifford was 40 in Lillian Russell as 'Extra'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 16 1900 –
Died: Mon, Nov 30 1998
Portrait of Pauline GaronPauline Garon. Pauline Garon was 38 in Lillian Russell as 'Extra'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 09 1901 –
Died: Mon, Aug 30 1965
Portrait of Leyland HodgsonLeyland Hodgson. Leyland Hodgson was 47 in Lillian Russell as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 05 1892 –
Died: Wed, Mar 16 1949
Portrait of Thaddeus JonesThaddeus Jones. Thaddeus Jones was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Mose'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dennis KayeDennis Kaye. Dennis Kaye was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Newly Born Baby'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom LondonTom London. Tom London was 50 in Lillian Russell as 'Frank'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 23 1889 –
Died: Thu, Dec 05 1963
Portrait of Paul McVeyPaul McVey. Paul McVey was 42 in Lillian Russell as 'Stage Manager'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 17 1898 –
Died: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Portrait of Dave MorrisDave Morris. Dave Morris was 55 in Lillian Russell as 'Drunk'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 06 1884 –
Died: Sun, Nov 27 1955
Portrait of James C. MortonJames C. Morton. James C. Morton was 55 in Lillian Russell as 'Bartender'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 24 1884 –
Died: Sat, Oct 24 1942
Portrait of Steve O'BrienSteve O'Brien. Steve O'Brien was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Boy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alexander PollardAlexander Pollard. Alexander Pollard was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Floyd ShackelfordFloyd Shackelford. Floyd Shackelford was 34 in Lillian Russell as 'Valet'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 07 1905 –
Died: Sun, Dec 17 1972
Portrait of Robert ShawRobert Shaw. Robert Shaw was 24 in Lillian Russell as 'Undetermined Role'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 15 1915 –
Died: Mon, Jan 03 2005
Portrait of Stella ShirpsorStella Shirpsor. Stella Shirpsor was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Baby'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Milburn StoneMilburn Stone. Milburn Stone was 35 in Lillian Russell as 'Jack - Reporter'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 05 1904 –
Died: Thu, Jun 12 1980
Portrait of Charles TannenCharles Tannen. Charles Tannen was 24 in Lillian Russell as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 22 1915 –
Died: Sun, Dec 28 1980
Portrait of Lillian WestLillian West. Lillian West was 54 in Lillian Russell as 'Nurse'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 15 1886 –
Died: Thu, Apr 23 1970
Portrait of Philip WinterPhilip Winter. Philip Winter was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Mr. Martin - Tenor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lillian YarboLillian Yarbo. Lillian Yarbo was 35 in Lillian Russell as 'Maid'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 17 1905 –
Died: Wed, Jun 12 1996
Portrait of Robert RyanRobert Ryan. Robert Ryan was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Owen'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Irving CummingsIrving Cummings. Irving Cummings was 51 in Lillian Russell as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 08 1888 –
Died: Sat, Apr 18 1959
Portrait of Leon ShamroyLeon Shamroy. Leon Shamroy was 38 in Lillian Russell as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 16 1901 –
Died: Sun, Jul 07 1974
Portrait of William Anthony McGuireWilliam Anthony McGuire. William Anthony McGuire was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Darryl F. ZanuckDarryl F. Zanuck. Darryl F. Zanuck was 37 in Lillian Russell as 'Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 05 1902 –
Died: Sat, Dec 22 1979
Portrait of Gene MarkeyGene Markey. Gene Markey was 44 in Lillian Russell as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 11 1895 –
Died: Thu, May 01 1980
Portrait of Walter ThompsonWalter Thompson. Walter Thompson was 37 in Lillian Russell as 'Editor'
Birthday: Fri, May 08 1903 –
Died: Wed, Dec 17 1975
Portrait of Travis BantonTravis Banton. Travis Banton was 45 in Lillian Russell as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 17 1894 –
Died: Sun, Feb 02 1958
Portrait of Richard DayRichard Day. Richard Day was 44 in Lillian Russell as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sat, May 09 1896 –
Died: Tue, May 23 1972
Portrait of Thomas LittleThomas Little. Thomas Little was 53 in Lillian Russell as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 28 1886 –
Died: Tue, Mar 05 1985
Portrait of Joseph C. WrightJoseph C. Wright. Joseph C. Wright was >> in Lillian Russell as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday