Born in Alabama. Cute young actress with strong southern accent in musicals and light comedies. Her best role, from what I've seen, is in Stage Door, 1937. If you haven't seen Stage Door, you should -- it's a very good film!

Given name: Bob Eberle; brother of Ray Eberle (see below). Vocalist best remembered for his work with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Hit tunes with Dorsey and singer Helen O'Connell include "Amapola," "Tangerine," "Green Eyes" and "Maria Elena."

Vocalist. Brother of Bob Eberly. With Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, then formed his own orchestra.

One of my all-time favorite actors, Buddy was born in Belleville, Illinois. Popular, prolific and enduring actor / comedian / singer / dancer. Began on stage with sister Vilma, moved to Hollywood in mid 1930s on contract with MGM. MGM retained Buddy, but let Vilma go. Buddy went on to play "Davy Crocket" and is best remembered by many for his televison role on "The Beverly Hillbillies."

Character actress in many films

Given name: Nelson Ackerman Eddy; born in Providence, Rhode Island. One of the legendary super-stars of movie musicals; "America's Favorite Baritone." Began his career as a concert singer and was "discovered" by MGM, where he was soon teamed with Jeanette MacDonald. He also did radio and recording work.

Given name: Clifton A. Edwards; born in Hannibal, Missouri. Singer / composer / actor / comedian on Broadway and on screen. Uke was the first to sing "Singin' in the Rain" (Hollywood Revue of 1929) and was immortalized as the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Disney's Pinocchio (he was the first to sing "When You Wish Upon a Star"!).

European opera and screen star in Hollywood for a few years during the early 1940s. She made many, many films in Europe, and returned to Europe after WWII. She is currently living in New York.

Given name: Edward Kennedy Ellington; born in Washinton, D.C. Legendary musician / orchestra leader / composer / actor

Given name: Harry Finkelman; born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jazz trumpet player. With Benny Goodman and His Orchestra in the 1930s, and with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra in the 1940s. Had his own orchestra from late 1940s through early 1950s. Recorded the hit tune "And the Angels Sing" with vocalist Martha Tilton in 1939.

Given name: Stuart Erwin; born in Squaw Valley, California. Supporting actor, often in "country-bumpkin," "hillbilly" or "palooka" roles. Received Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of a "hillbilly" character in Pigskin Parade, 1936.

Popular singing star of stage, radio and recordings. Appeared in three feature films, and was portrayed by Doris Day in the film Love Me or Leave Me, 1955.

Given name: Joan Eunson; born in New York, New York. Daughter of writers Dale Eunson and Katherine Eunson. On stage as a child; moved to Hollywood in 1949. Appeared as a guest star on many television shows, including "General Electric Theater," "77 Sunset Strip," and "Wagon Train."