Jeanette Loff

Acting

Jeanette Loff

Born October 9, 1906 · Orofino, Idaho, USA

Died August 4, 1942 · aged 35

Jeanette Loff (born Janette Clarinda Lov; October 9, 1906 – August 4, 1942) was an American actress, musician, and singer who came to prominence for her appearances in several Pathé Exchange and Universal Pictures films in the 1920s. Born in Idaho, Loff was raised throughout the Pacific Northwest, and began singing professionally as a lyric soprano and performing as an organist while a teenager i…

Known For

King of JazzKing of Jazz · 1930
King of Jazz
★ 6.41930
MovieMusic
A large-scale revue musical built around Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, presenting a series of musical performances, sketches, and staged tableaux in early two-color Technicolor, emblematic of Hollywood’s early sound-era “all-star” musical productions.
Party GirlParty Girl · 1930
Party Girl
★ 3.81930
MovieDrama
Jay Rountree, a young, rising businessman and a son of a wealthy manufacturer gets caught up in a web involving an escort service or 'party girls' and trapped into an unhappy marriage.
Uncle Tom's CabinUncle Tom's Cabin · 1927
Uncle Tom's Cabin
★ 6.81927
MovieDrama
In 1856, slave Eliza plans to marry George with the consent of the Shelbys, her masters, but George's owner prevents the wedding. A few years later, Eliza flees with her son, Harry, after learning the Shelbys plan to hand them over to a crooked creditor to prevent foreclosure. George also escapes and goes on the run while Eliza and Harry are captured and brought back home. Mother and son are separated as George tries to find them both.
The RacketeerThe Racketeer · 1929
The Racketeer
★ 5.11929
MovieCrimeDrama
A dapper gangster sponsors an alcoholic violinist in order to win the love of a glamorous divorced socialite.
Hide-OutHide-Out · 1934
Hide-Out
★ 7.21934
MovieComedyCrime
Wounded criminal Lucky Wilson takes refuge in a small Connecticut farm. He falls in love with the farmer's daughter who at first is unaware of his criminal record. Lucky is fully prepared to shoot his way out when the cops come calling, but he is softened by the daughter's affections.
Hold 'Em YaleHold 'Em Yale · 1928
Hold 'Em Yale
★ 6.71928
MovieComedy
A young man from Argentina goes to Yale where he plays football and falls in love with a professor's beautiful daughter.
FlirtationFlirtation · 1934
Flirtation
★ 5.61934
MovieDramaMusic
A naive farmer encounters a beautiful burlesque dancer on the streets of New York and agrees to pose as her husband during her mother's visit.
AnnapolisAnnapolis · 1928
Annapolis
★ 5.51928
MovieComedyDrama
Bill is a young man who arrives at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. He is an incorrigible know-all, and emerges a sober man. Meanwhile, Bill is accused of a crime committed by his friend, and because he doesn't squeal, he wins the heart and hand of the blond Betty. She is his friend's girl.

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My Friend from IndiaMy Friend from India · 1927
My Friend from India
★ 7.51927
MovieComedyRomance
Wealthy young man about town, Tommy Valentine (Franklin Pangborn) comes to the aid of Barbara Smith (Elinor Fair). But before he can learn anything about Barbara, her social climbing Aunt Bedelia (Ethel Wales), whisks her away. On a mission to "find the girl," Tommy looks for her everywhere. He unknowingly befriends her brother Charlie, who invites him to spend the evening in Smith's palatial home. The next morn Aunt Bedelia finds Tommy with his head wrapped in a towel and assumes him to be the Hindu prince that Charlie promised to bring to her society party. Introduced to all as a Prince from Calcutta, Tommy is forced to see the charade through. But the local con-man Charlie had previously arranged to appear at the party as the Prince shows up as well. At least Tommy is able to reconnect with Barbara, that is until the police show up with orders to arrest all fake fakirs.

Marion / Ruth Brooks