Dona Drake

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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. She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio.

Dona Drake

Filmografi

  1. Hot Rhythm (1944)
  2. Pan-Americonga (1941)
  3. So This Is New York (1948)
  4. Valentino (1951)
  5. Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950)
  6. Road to Morocco (1942)
  7. Without Reservations (1946)
  8. Aloma of the South Seas (1941)
  9. Son of Belle Starr (1953)
  10. The Bandits of Corsica (1953)
  11. Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)
  12. Princess of the Nile (1954)
  13. Kansas Sırları (1952)
  14. Beyond the Forest (1949)
  15. The Doolins of Oklahoma (1949)
  16. Another Part of the Forest (1948)
  17. Louisiana Purchase (1941)
  18. Strike Me Pink (1936)
  19. Hollywood Victory Caravan (1945)
  20. The Girl from Jones Beach (1949)