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Ethel Shutta

Born November 30, 1896 · New York City, New York, USA

Died February 5, 1976 · aged 79

Ethel Shutta (pronounced "shoo-TAY") was an American actress and singer, who came to prominence through her performances on Jack Benny's radio show, her role in the early Eddie Cantor musical Whoopee!, and her Broadway comeback in Follies at the age of 74. In a 1934 vote held by Radio Stars, she came in second place, behind Annette Hanshaw, as the best "female popular singer." By age seven, she …

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The Playground

The Playground · 1965

A religious prostitute who sees an atheist client die after blaspheming believes the next man she runs into is Jesus.

Whoopee!

Whoopee! · 1930

MovieMusicComedy

Western sheriff Bob Wells is preparing to marry Sally Morgan; she loves part-Indian Wanenis, whose race is an obstacle. Sally flees the wedding with hypochondriac Henry Williams, who thinks he's just giving her a ride; but she left a note saying they've eloped! Chasing them are jilted Bob, Henry's nurse Mary (who's been trying to seduce him) and others.

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The Playground

The Playground · 1965

A religious prostitute who sees an atheist client die after blaspheming believes the next man she runs into is Jesus.

Mrs. Cartwright

Whoopee!

Whoopee! · 1930

MovieMusicComedy

Western sheriff Bob Wells is preparing to marry Sally Morgan; she loves part-Indian Wanenis, whose race is an obstacle. Sally flees the wedding with hypochondriac Henry Williams, who thinks he's just giving her a ride; but she left a note saying they've eloped! Chasing them are jilted Bob, Henry's nurse Mary (who's been trying to seduce him) and others.

Mary Custer