Dixie Lee
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Wilma Winifred Wyatt (November 4, 1911 – November 1, 1952) better known as Dixie Lee was an American actress, dancer, and singer. She was the first wife of singer Bing Crosby.
Born Wilma Winifred Wyatt in Harriman, Tennessee on November 4, 1911 to Evan Wyatt and the former Nora Scarborough. She adopted the professional name "Dixie Carroll" to enter an amateur singing contest in Chicago in May, 1928. She won the contest and the prize was a job as a singer at a roadhouse called College Inn. Whilst working there, she was spotted by a talent scout and given a part in the traveling company of Good News. A film contract was subsequently offered and Winfield Sheehan of the Fox film studio changed her name to Dixie Lee, to avoid confusion with actresses Nancy Carroll and Sue Carol.
She appeared in at least 16 films from 1929 to 1935.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 4.003 |
Birthday | 1911-11-04 |
Place of Birth | Harriman, Tennessee, USA |
Also Known As | Dixie Lee Crosby, Wilma Winifred Wyatt, |
1934
Manhattan Love Song
5.2/5
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Manhattan Love Song
1935
Love in Bloom
4/1
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Love in Bloom
1930
Cheer Up and Smile
0/0
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Cheer Up and Smile
1931
No Limit
6/3
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No Limit
1929
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
3/1
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Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1931
Night Life in Reno
3.8/6
A story of love, humor and drama against the background of America's "Biggest Little City." An (interrupted) indiscretion by John Wyatt with a floozy...
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1931
Quick Millions
7.1/9
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Quick Millions
1929
Happy Days
6/2
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Happy Days
1935
Redheads on Parade
0/0
A film star finds herself in trouble with her co-star when she has to flirt with the backer to prevent him from withdrawing his support.
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Redheads on Parade
1930
The Big Party
2/1
A singing sales clerk becomes a dressmaker.
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The Big Party
2014
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
7/2
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1930
Harmony at Home
0/0
This comedy story of Joe Haller unwittingly running a sweatshop and Mama Haller keeping the suitors away from her daughters by discussing marriage.
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1929
Why Leave Home?
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