Helen Kane
American singer and actress, 'Boop-Oop-A-Doop'
Born
August 4th, 1904
120 years ago
Died
1966
59 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Achieved prominence in the 1920s as a singer and actress. Gained recognition for unique vocal style and the song 'I Wanna Be Loved by You.' Appeared in the musical 'Good Boy' and the film 'You Can't Have Everything.' Her signature phrase and style influenced a generation of performers, contributing to the caricature of the flapper image.
Sang 'I Wanna Be Loved by You'
Starred in the musical 'Good Boy'
Appeared in the film 'You Can't Have Everything'
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