Joy Hodges

Acting

Joy Hodges

Born January 29, 1915 · Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Died January 19, 2003 · aged 87

Joy Hodges, born Frances Eloise Hodges, was an American singer and actress who performed on radio, on film, on Broadway, and with big bands. Winning a contest at a theater took Hodges to Chicago, where her national career began. From there, she traversed the United States, singing on the radio, in night clubs, with orchestras, and in Chautauqua programs. She performed at the Empire Room and the …

Known For

Follow the FleetFollow the Fleet · 1936
Follow the Fleet
★ 6.91936
MovieComedyRomance
When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.
Special Agent K-7Special Agent K-7 · 1936
Special Agent K-7
★ 4.91936
MovieCrimeMystery
Police detective Lanny resents the ongoing interference of the local FBI branch. Hoping to show up the feds, Lanny tackles a baffling espionage case. Things heat up when reporter sweetheart Ollie is framed for murder.
Merry Go Round of 1938Merry Go Round of 1938 · 1937
Merry Go Round of 1938
★ 7.51937
MovieComedyRomance
Two screwy characters travel to Hollywood and cause mischief.
Unexpected FatherUnexpected Father · 1939
Unexpected Father
★ 6.21939
MovieDramaComedy
Jimmy Hanley learns that his former dancing partner has been killed, leaving a baby boy Sandy, so he takes the baby to live with him and his roommate Boris Bebenko. Theatre manager Allen Rand threatens to fire Jimmy for neglecting his work, but Jimmy's girlfriend Diana squares things by going to dinner with Rand over Jimmy's objections. Sandy catches measles and the quarantine causes Jimmy and Boris to miss a big audition.
A Night at the Biltmore BowlA Night at the Biltmore Bowl · 1935
A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
★ 8.01935
MovieMusic
Join vocalists broadcasting from the Biltmore Bowl in Los Angeles.
Personal SecretaryPersonal Secretary · 1938
Personal Secretary
★ 8.01938
MovieComedy
Two rival newspaper columnists battle over whether or not a woman murdered her playboy husband.
Service de LuxeService de Luxe · 1938
Service de Luxe
★ 6.61938
MovieComedy
Glamorous and efficient Helen Murphy runs a service that will provide any type of assistance to wealthy customers, but what she's really looking for is a man who can take care of himself.
To Beat the BandTo Beat the Band · 1935
To Beat the Band
★ 10.01935
MovieMusicComedy
An eccentric heir must marry a widow in order to collect the millions left to him in his aunt's will, so a suicidal neighbor agrees to marry the man's young fiancée before offing himself.

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