Winnie Lightner
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About
American stage and motion picture actress who is best known as Mabel in Gold Diggers of Broadway. She was known for her talents as a singer and comedian.
Before Fame
She started off in vaudeville at the age of 15 and adopted Winnie Lightner as her stage name.
Trivia
She was noted for introducing the song "Singin' in the Bathtub" in the 1929 motion picture, The Show of Shows. After appearing in the Gold Diggers of Broadway, she earned a number of roles in film.
Family Life
She was married to Roy Del Ruth, and they had a son named Thomas Del Ruth.
Associated With
She appeared in the comedy Play Girl alongside Loretta Young.
