Pinky Tomlin

Acting

Pinky Tomlin

Born September 9, 1907 · Eros, Arkansas, USA

Died December 12, 1987 · aged 80

Truman Virgil "Pinky" Tomlin (September 9, 1907 - December 12, 1987) was an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and actor of the 1930s and 1940s.

Known For

Here Comes ElmerHere Comes Elmer · 1943
Here Comes Elmer
10.01943
MovieComedy
This musical comedy stars radio star Al Pearce has a double role playing himself and Elmer Blurt, the leader of a small-town band that struggles toward stardom in the big city. Their journey begins when Elmer decides to eject their female singer because she isn't really right. Unfortunately, her angry father is their sponsor and when he finds out, he withdraws all support.
Smart GirlSmart Girl · 1935
Smart Girl
7.01935
MovieDrama
Socialite Pat Reynolds (Ida Lupino) is forced to become the "smart girl" of the title when her wealthy father commits suicide, leaving nothing but a pile of debts. Pat sets up a successful hat-designing business, providing the sole support for herself and her sister Kay (Gail Patrick). So devoted is Pat to Kay's welfare that she stands by in stoic silence as Kay begins romancing Pat's sweetie Nick Graham (Kent Taylor).
She Couldn't Say NoShe Couldn't Say No · 1954
She Couldn't Say No
5.71954
MovieComedy
An heiress decides to pass out anonymous gifts in a small town.
Times Square LadyTimes Square Lady · 1935
Times Square Lady
7.01935
MovieMusicCrime
A young Iowa woman inherits her late estranged father's New York business, but the dead man's crooked associates think they can outwit the naive heir and seize control.
Paddy O'DayPaddy O'Day · 1936
Paddy O'Day
7.01936
MovieComedyDrama
A wealthy, eccentric collector of stuffed birds and a beautiful Russian singer provide refuge to an orphaned Irish child who has arrived illegally in New York.
Sing Me a Song of TexasSing Me a Song of Texas · 1945
Sing Me a Song of Texas
8.01945
MovieWestern
The two nieces of the deceased Charley Bronson arrive to learn that an unknown judge will determine which one of them will inherit his ranch. But Bronson is still alive and posing as the cook. Hilda learns of this and sets out to use this information to win the ranch from her cousin Laurie.
It's a DateIt's a Date · 1940
It's a Date
6.41940
MovieComedyMusic
An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
Down in 'Arkansaw'Down in 'Arkansaw' · 1938
Down in 'Arkansaw'
7.51938
MovieMusicComedy
A government representative travels to the backwoods of Arkansas to convince the people there of the benefits to them of a proposed dam on their river.

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