Dona Drake
Acting
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. In the early 1940s, sh ...
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She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio. In the early 1940s, sh ...
Filmography (26 movies)
Princess of the Nile
1954
Down Laredo Way
1953
Son of Belle Starr
1953
The Bandits of Corsica
1953
Kansas City Confidential
1952
Valentino
1951
Fortunes of Captain Blood
1950
Beyond the Forest
1949
The Girl from Jones Beach
1949
The Doolins of Oklahoma
1949
So This Is New York
1948
Another Part of the Forest
1948
Dangerous Millions
1946
Without Reservations
1946
Hollywood Victory Caravan
1945
Hot Rhythm
1944
Let's Face It
1943
Salute for Three
1943
Road to Morocco
1942
Star Spangled Rhythm
1942
Louisiana Purchase
1941
Aloma of the South Seas
1941
I Look at You
1941
Pan-Americonga
1941
Rita Rio and Her Orchestra
1939
Strike Me Pink
1936