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Lillian Roth

Date of birth: 1910-12-13

Place of birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Lillian Rutstein

Lillian Roth

Biography

Lillian Roth (December 13, 1910 – May 12, 1980) was an American singer and actress. Her life story was told in the 1955 film I'll Cry Tomorrow, in which she was portrayed by Susan Hayward, who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

Movie Credits

Alice, Sweet Alice
3.2

Alice, Sweet Alice

1976-11-13

Alice is a withdrawn 12-year-old who lives with her mother and her younger sister, Karen, who gets m

Animal Crackers
3.5

Animal Crackers

1930-08-08

The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being wel

Ladies They Talk About
3

Ladies They Talk About

1933-02-04

A moll, imprisoned after participating in a bank robbery, helps with a breakout plot.

The Love Parade
3.3

The Love Parade

1930-01-18

The queen of mythical Sylvania marries a courtier, who finds his new life unsatisfying.

Madam Satan
2.8

Madam Satan

1930-09-20

A socialite masquerades as a notorious femme fatale to win back her straying husband during a costum

Story Conference
0

Story Conference

1934-04-07

A movie producer announces that Lillian Roth has been signed to do a movie and he calls a story conf

Meet the Boy Friend
2.5

Meet the Boy Friend

1930-04-21

This one is set at a college picnic by the lake, with three musical numbers. "We've Got It Bad but I

Sea Legs
1.5

Sea Legs

1930-12-01

Searchlight Doyle, lightweight boxing champion of the United States Navy, is shanghaied into the fle

Pershing's Crusaders
2.5

Pershing's Crusaders

1918-01-02

Documentary on American troops in France in the First World War.

The Vagabond King
2.7

The Vagabond King

1930-02-17

The story takes place in medieval France. Poet-rogue Francois Villon, sentenced to hang by King Loui

Mike Wallace Is Here
3.3

Mike Wallace Is Here

2019-07-26

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world'

Masks and Memories
0

Masks and Memories

1934-05-12

In this musical short, three individuals try to entice a reclusive uncle to join the festivities dur

Naughty-Cal
0

Naughty-Cal

1932-02-19

A pair of borrowed pants are an obstacle to a sailor's romance.

Paramount on Parade
3

Paramount on Parade

1930-04-22

This 1930 film, a collection of songs and sketches showcasing Paramount Studios' contract stars, cre

Honey
2.5

Honey

1930-03-29

A once-wealthy sister and brother rent out their Southern mansion and stay on as cook and butler.

Take a Chance
2

Take a Chance

1933-11-25

Take a Chance was based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, though only one of the origina

Ain't She Sweet
2.8

Ain't She Sweet

1933-02-02

19th century song pluggers in vaudeville theaters and in the streets invited audiences to join in th

With Best Dishes
0

With Best Dishes

1939-05-01

Last Mentone short to be produced in New York

Bad Girls Behind Bars
0.3

Bad Girls Behind Bars

2005-06-12

A camp, affectionate look at women in prison films - the girls you love to hate and hate to love.

Child of Trouble
0

Child of Trouble

1957-05-02

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