Vivian Blaine

Acting

Vivian Blaine

Born November 21, 1921 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

Died December 9, 1995 · aged 74

Vivian Blaine (1921–1995) was an American actress and singer best known for originating the role of Miss Adelaide in the musical theater production Guys and Dolls.

Known For

Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls · 1955
Guys and Dolls
6.61955
MovieComedyCrime
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a Salvation Army missionary to Havana, and unexpectedly they fall for each other. And the bet has a hidden motive ... classic song and dance ensues!
ParasiteParasite · 1982
Parasite
4.91982
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus & his rednecks, and an evil government agent named Merchant.
Greenwich VillageGreenwich Village · 1944
Greenwich Village
6.71944
MovieComedyMusic
In 1922, a would-be classical composer gets involved with people putting on a musical revue.
Girl TroubleGirl Trouble · 1942
Girl Trouble
8.31942
MovieComedy
A South American in New York rents the apartment of a socialite who pretends to be his maid.
State FairState Fair · 1945
State Fair
6.61945
MovieComedyRomance
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; and his wife Melissa enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.
The DarkThe Dark · 1979
The Dark
4.71979
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
At night the Mangler stalks the streets of Los Angeles, killing and mutilating random victims. On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of the victims, and a police detective, but despite their efforts only the mysterious psychic DeRenzy knows what the killer is and how to stop it.
JitterbugsJitterbugs · 1943
Jitterbugs
5.91943
MovieComedy
The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon on the side of the angels helping recover $10,000 for an attractive young lady whose family have themselves been swindled.
Something for the BoysSomething for the Boys · 1944
Something for the Boys
6.51944
MovieComedyMusic
The oddly-assorted Hart cousins: revue singer Blossom, con man Harry, and machinist Chiquita (who gets radio through her teeth!), inherit southern plantation Magnolia Manor, which alas proves to be a "termite trap" and tax liability. Fortunately, Sgt. Rocky Fulton from a nearby army camp appears with a plan to convert the place to a hotel for army wives; but to pay bills until then, they decide to put on a show. Of course, romantic and military complications intervene...

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