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Stars of Slapstick #185: Frances Lee by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Frances Lee (Myrna Tibbets, 1906-2000). Originally from Iowa, she was scouted and hired for Gus Edwards’ travelling vaudeville act. She was a chorus girl in the Ziegfeld Follies and was a vaudeville partner with Billy Dooley. In 1925, the pair began working for the Christie Film Company although Christie split […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:10PM on May 5, 2014

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