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Marilyn Miller (born Mary Ellen Reynolds; September 1, 1898 – April 7, 1936) was one of the most popular Broadway musical stars of the 1920s and early 1930s. She was an accomplished tap dancer , singer and actress , and the combination of these talents endeared her to audiences.
Marilyn Miller was a popular Broadway musical star of the 1920s, known for songs like "Look for the Silver Lining" and "Who?". She had a troubled personal life and a brief film career, and died at 37 of complications from nasal surgery.
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Marilyn Miller (born September 1, 1898, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.—died April 7, 1936, New York, New York) was one of the most popular American musical comedy actresses of the 1920s. Mary Ellen Reynolds grew up with her stepfather’s name, Miller.
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Jul 1, 2015 · Marilyn Miller, though almost forgotten today, is as much the tragic heroine of the Jazz Age as Jean Harlow was of the 1930s and Marilyn Monroe was of the 1950s. Like another great symbol of the 1920s, Zelda Fitzgerald, Marilyn grew up in the South.
Learn about the life and career of Marilyn Miller, a 1920s and 30s Broadway star who played Cinderella-like characters on stage but faced personal tragedies and professional betrayals off stage. Discover how she defied her stepfather, her boss, and her parents to follow her heart and pursue her passion.
Jul 12, 2010 · Marilyn Miller was one of the most adored and charismatic Broadway musical stars of the 1920s and '30s. She also had a brief movie career -- before her death in 1936,...
Find the location of Marilyn Miller's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career.
