Dona Drake
1914-11-15THE BIOGRAPHY
Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters. She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio.
ALSO APPEARS IN MOVIES
Kansas City Confidential
⭐ 7.1
Fortunes of Captain Blood
⭐ 7.1
Beyond the Forest
⭐ 6.8
Sweet Shoe
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Louisiana Purchase
⭐ 6.625
So This Is New York
⭐ 6
Star Spangled Rhythm
⭐ 5.889
The Bandits of Corsica
⭐ 5.8
The Girl from Jones Beach
⭐ 5.4
The Doolins of Oklahoma
⭐ 6.8
Princess of the Nile
⭐ 7.1
Aloma of the South Seas
⭐ 6.25Feed the Kitty
⭐ 0
Pan-Americonga
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Down Laredo Way
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Valentino
⭐ 4.3
Hot Rhythm
⭐ 4.7
Strike Me Pink
⭐ 6.6
Without Reservations
⭐ 6.2
Let's Face It
⭐ 4.5
I Look at You
⭐ 7.5
Hollywood Victory Caravan
⭐ 5.2
Son of Belle Starr
⭐ 0
Rita Rio and Her Orchestra
⭐ 4Sticks and Stones
⭐ 0
Road to Morocco
⭐ 6.9
Another Part of the Forest
⭐ 7.6
Dangerous Millions
⭐ 4.8
Salute for Three
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⭐ 6.67
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