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Lillian Roth

Actor

Lillian Roth

Born December 13, 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts, USADied May 12, 198016 films

Lillian Roth (December 13, 1910 – May 12, 1980) was an American singer and actress. Her life story was told in the 1955 film I'll Cry Tomorrow, in which she was portrayed by Susan Hayward, who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

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Animal Crackers posterFirst watchAnimal Crackers19306.9as Arabella RittenhouseThe well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs.View film

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16 films as actor
  1. 1979BoardwalkRuth
  2. 1976Alice, Sweet AlicePathologist
  3. 1957Child of TroubleIrene Contino
  4. 1939With Best DishesSinger
  5. 1934Masks and MemoriesJulie
  6. 1934Story ConferenceLillian Roth
  7. 1933Take a ChanceWanda Hill
  8. 1933Ladies They Talk AboutLinda
  9. 1932Naughty-CalLillian
  10. 1930Sea LegsAdrienne
  11. 1930Madam SatanTrixie
  12. 1930Animal CrackersArabella Rittenhouse
  13. 1930Meet the Boy FriendLillian
  14. 1930HoneyCora Falkner
  15. 1930The Vagabond KingHuguette
  16. 1929The Love ParadeLulu