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Evelyn Rothbart
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Evelyn Poe (born August, 1917) was the sister of Bonnie Poe.[1] She was discovered in 1935 in which she signed her first film contract, and appeared in several films.
She appeared in the 1935 film short "Old Man Rhythm"[2] as Betty Grable's rival. Poe performed "There's Nothing Like a College Education," "Boys Will Be Boys," and "Come the Revolution, Baby" in the film.
Prior to making her Hollywood debut, she was a torch singer who performed regularly at night clubs. Poe is the vocals on the reverse side of "I'm Losing My Mind" by Bob Zurke, released on record in 1940.
Songbird (1940)
Evelyn Poe who is the featured singer with Bob Zurke and his orchestra, sheduled for West View Park Wednesday evening, July 17. Tony Martin also appears with the band.
Filmography
1935:
- To Beat the Band
- Old Man Rhythm
1937:
- Rhapsody in Zoo
- Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra
Gallery
Death
- Evelyn Poe died age 80 in 1998.
Trivia
- Her mother Mary Rothbart later remarried and was known as Mary Kelly. She had a brother by the name of Edward "Sonny" Rothbart.
- Evelyn's singing voice was very similar to that of her sister. Only Evelyn's was less "Boopish" in sound.
See Also
- Bonnie Poe's Sister Evelyn Poe (1934)
- Evelyn Poe Signs RKO Contract (1935)