Gloria Jean

Acting

Gloria Jean

Born April 14, 1926 · Buffalo, New York, USA

Died August 31, 2018 · aged 92

Gloria Jean (born Gloria Jean Schoonover, April 14, 1926 – August 31, 2018) was an American actress and singer who starred or co-starred in 26 feature films from 1939 to 1959, and made numerous radio, television, stage, and nightclub appearances. She is probably best remembered today for her appearance with W.C. Fields in the film Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941). Gloria Jean was three ye…

Known For

The Ladies ManThe Ladies Man · 1961
The Ladies Man
6.31961
MovieComedy
After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?
CopacabanaCopacabana · 1947
Copacabana
5.41947
MovieComedyMusic
A talent agent sells his girlfriend to a nightclub – as two separate acts. The deception and constant costume changes are too much for his girl, and the men who have fallen for the different performers.
DestinyDestiny · 1944
Destiny
5.21944
MovieCrimeDrama
Framed for two crimes he didn't commit, and betrayed by his girl, Cliff Banks finds himself on the run from the police. Now distrustful of everyone, he finds a safe haven hiding out at a quaint country cottage under the care of a kindly old farmer and his daughter, a Cinderella-like blind woman who seems to be able to communicate with nature. There he is forced by their love to question his misanthropy.
Follow the BoysFollow the Boys · 1944
Follow the Boys
5.71944
MovieMusicComedy
During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as morale-boosters to both the troops overseas and the civilians at home. This was Universal Pictures' effort. It features everyone from Donald O'Connor to the Andrews Sisters to Orson Welles to W.C. Fields to George Raft to Marlene Dietrich, and dozens of other Universal players.
Never Give a Sucker an Even BreakNever Give a Sucker an Even Break · 1941
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
7.01941
MovieComedy
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 film about a man who wants to sell a film story to Esoteric Studios. On the way he gets insulted by little boys, beaten up for ogling a woman, and abused by a waitress. W. C. Fields' last starring role in a feature-length film.
An Old-Fashioned GirlAn Old-Fashioned Girl · 1949
An Old-Fashioned Girl
6.01949
MovieComedy
A music teacher in 1870s Boston works hard to succeed, while her wealthy distant relatives find their fortunes turning.
If I Had My WayIf I Had My Way · 1940
If I Had My Way
7.01940
MovieComedyFamily
Construction worker Buzz Blackwell becomes the guardian of 12-year-old Pat Johnson after one of his buddies, her father, is killed. Buzz and Pat, along with their chum Axel Swensen, head to New York to look for the girl's uncle. The trio soon unexpectedly become owners of a tired restaurant.
Get Hep to LoveGet Hep to Love · 1942
Get Hep to Love
7.01942
MovieDramaMusic
Orphan prodigy singer runs away from her oppressive aunt and tricks a rural couple into adopting her.

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