(1903-65)
Michael Alexander profiles the vivacious redhead who became the first lady of the screen musical in the 1930s and is still revered
30 years after her death. Best known for her partnership with Nelson Eddy in films such as Naughty Marietta, Maytime, Sweethearts and Rose
Marie, she also starred opposite Maurice Chevalier , Clark Gable and Jack
Buchanan and appeared briefly on the operatic stage.
Producer Anthony Wills