June Knight

Acting

June Knight

Born January 22, 1913 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died June 16, 1987 · aged 74

June Knight (born Margaret Rose Valliquietto) was an American Broadway and film actress and singer. Due to infantile paralysis, she was unable to walk until she was five years old, but just five years later, she started to perform songs and dance publicly. Dancer John Holland changed her name to June Knight when she became his partner, assigning her the same name as that of his previous partner…

Known For

Broadway Melody of 1936Broadway Melody of 1936 · 1935
Broadway Melody of 1936
★ 6.51935
MovieMusicComedy
Lovely, gifted Irene Foster hopes that her childhood sweetheart-turned Broadway producer Robert Gordon will recognize her--and her talent. Gordon is too busy sparring with a dirt-dishing gossip columnist to notice, but his wisecracking, heart-of-gold secretary certainly does. She and Irene must use their wits to show him what he's missing!
That's Entertainment, Part IIThat's Entertainment, Part II · 1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
★ 7.01976
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
Madam SatanMadam Satan · 1930
Madam Satan
★ 6.01930
MovieRomanceMusic
A socialite masquerades as a notorious femme fatale to win back her straying husband during a costume party aboard a doomed dirigible.
The House Across the BayThe House Across the Bay · 1940
The House Across the Bay
★ 5.61940
MovieDramaCrime
Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt sees his empire of investments collapse as he faces tax evasion charges and attacks by rivals. Believing Steve will be safer in prison for one year, his wife, Brenda, testifies against him on advice from his lawyer, Slant Kolma, who is in love with her. After Steve receives 10 years in Alcatraz, Brenda moves to be near him and avoids advances of airplane builder Tim Nolan, who knows nothing about her past.
Redheads on ParadeRedheads on Parade · 1935
Redheads on Parade
★ 9.01935
MovieMusic
A film star finds herself in trouble with her co-star when she has to flirt with the backer to prevent him from withdrawing his support.
Vacation from LoveVacation from Love · 1938
Vacation from Love
★ 10.01938
MovieComedy
A socialite dumps her fiancé on their wedding day and runs off with a saxophone player. Comedy.
Gift of GabGift of Gab · 1934
Gift of Gab
★ 5.21934
MovieMusicComedy
Conceited radio announcer irritates everyone else at the station.
Wake Up and DreamWake Up and Dream · 1934
Wake Up and Dream
★ 5.31934
MovieDrama
The story of a small-time vaudeville trio and their rise to the big time.

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