Vickie Lester

Acting

Vickie Lester

Born April 17, 1915 · New York City, New York, USA

Died May 7, 2001 · aged 86

No biography available.

Known For

Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938 · 1937
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
5.51937
MovieComedyRomance
An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title All This and Glamour Too. The top models of the era, including several who are advertising household products, are in the cast. The plot centers around a chic boutique, whose owner, George Curson (Warner Baxter), tries hard to please his customers while keeping peace with his unhappy wife. A wealthy young woman, Wendy Van Klettering (Joan Bennett), decides to take a job as a model at the fashion house, just to amuse herself, but her presence annoys Curson, who must put together the best possible show to compete with rival fashion houses at the Seven Arts Ball. The film includes several hit songs, including the Oscar-nominated "That Old Feeling" by Sammy Fain and Lew Brown.
The Mad Miss MantonThe Mad Miss Manton · 1938
The Mad Miss Manton
6.41938
MovieComedyCrime
When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
Tom, Dick and HarryTom, Dick and Harry · 1941
Tom, Dick and Harry
6.01941
MovieComedyRomance
Janie is a telephone operator who is caught up in the lines of love of three men: car salesman Tom, Chicago millionaire Dick and auto mechanic Harry. But Janie just can't seem to make up her mind between them. While fantasizing about her futures with each of the men, Janie spends her time desperately trying to juggle between them until she can make a decision.
Maid's Night OutMaid's Night Out · 1938
Maid's Night Out
5.91938
MovieComedy
A millionaire's son works as a milkman for a month to win a bet with his father. While delivering milk he falls in love with a young debutante whom he mistakes for a maid.
Tall, Dark and HandsomeTall, Dark and Handsome · 1941
Tall, Dark and Handsome
6.11941
MovieCrimeComedy
Robin Hoodish gangster in 1929 Chicago is an object of affection, kind to New York hood and bad to a bad crook.
The Great Plane RobberyThe Great Plane Robbery · 1940
The Great Plane Robbery
9.01940
MovieAdventureCrime
Assigned to keep watch over a recently released gangster, an insurance investigator must keep the client alive after he is taken hostage by former henchmen.
I Live on DangerI Live on Danger · 1942
I Live on Danger
6.11942
MovieThriller
A cocky radio reporter sets out to prove an ex-convict is innocent in the murder of a mob boss.
Women at WarWomen at War · 1943
Women at War
6.81943
MovieDramaWar
Three young women arrive at the Women's Army Corps facility in Fort Des Moines for varied reasons and with different goals. Mary Savage is a war widow who wants to become an officer, farm girl Stormy Hart wants to become involved in motor transport, and Lorna Travis seeks to win the approval of her father, a major general, who has very chauvinist views on the role of women in the military. Intensive training and guidance prepares the three to make a contribution to the success of the upcoming war games conducted by General Travis and validate the value of the WACS to the war effort.

Filmography

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Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938 · 1937
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
5.51937
MovieComedyRomance
An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title All This and Glamour Too. The top models of the era, including several who are advertising household products, are in the cast. The plot centers around a chic boutique, whose owner, George Curson (Warner Baxter), tries hard to please his customers while keeping peace with his unhappy wife. A wealthy young woman, Wendy Van Klettering (Joan Bennett), decides to take a job as a model at the fashion house, just to amuse herself, but her presence annoys Curson, who must put together the best possible show to compete with rival fashion houses at the Seven Arts Ball. The film includes several hit songs, including the Oscar-nominated "That Old Feeling" by Sammy Fain and Lew Brown.

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