Dona Drake
November 15, 1914Miami, Florida, USA
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.…
Filmography
Salute for Three
1943 · 9.0
Another Part of the Forest
1948 · 7.8
City Detective
1953 · 7.5
Princess of the Nile
1954 · 7.3
Fortunes of Captain Blood
1950 · 7.3
Kansas City Confidential
1952 · 7.0
Aloma of the South Seas
1941 · 7.0
Son of Belle Starr
1953 · 7.0
Down Laredo Way
1953 · 7.0
Road to Morocco
1942 · 6.9
The Doolins of Oklahoma
1949 · 6.8
So This Is New York
1948 · 6.7
Beyond the Forest
1949 · 6.7
Adventures of Superman
1952 · 6.6
Strike Me Pink
1936 · 6.6
The Bandits of Corsica
1953 · 6.4
Without Reservations
1946 · 6.3
Louisiana Purchase
1941 · 6.3
Star Spangled Rhythm
1942 · 6.2
Hollywood Victory Caravan
1945 · 5.6
Hot Rhythm
1944 · 5.5
The Girl from Jones Beach
1949 · 5.5
Let's Face It
1943 · 5.4
Dangerous Millions
1946 · 5.4
Rita Rio and Her Orchestra
1939 · 4.8
Valentino
1951 · 4.3
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Sweet Shoe
1938 · 0.0
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Sticks and Stones
1943 · 0.0