Shirley Chambers
American actress
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Shirley Chambers (December 20, 1913 – September 11, 2011) was an American film actress of the 1930s. She was notable for playing 'dumb blonde' roles in musical comedy films. She was discovered by press agent Harry Reichenbach.[2]
BornDecember 20, 1913
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedSeptember 11, 2011 (aged 97)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Yearsactive1932–1966
Shirley Chambers | |
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| Born | December 20, 1913 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2011 (aged 97) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1932–1966 |
| Spouse | Horace D. Moulton (1935-?)[1] |
Biography
Chambers was born in Seattle, Washington, on December 20, 1913.[3] She attended Huntington Park High School where she got into movies after winning a talent contest.[4] She was in several films in the 1930s, but had largely retired by 1939.[3] In 1935, Chambers married Horace D. Moulton, who was in the United States Navy.[5][6]
Chambers died on September 11, 2011, in Los Angeles at the age of 97.[7][3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Whoopee! | Goldwyn Girl | Uncredited |
| 1931 | Her Majesty, Love | [8] | |
| 1932 | Union Depot | Dress Shop Assistant | Uncredited |
| 1932 | High Pressure | [9] | |
| 1932 | The Roadhouse Murder | Blonde in Bath | [3] Uncredited |
| 1932 | The Kid from Spain | Goldwyn Girl | [3] Uncredited |
| 1932 | The Half-Naked Truth | Gladys aka Ella Beebee | [10] |
| 1933 | 42nd Street | Chorus Girl | Uncredited |
| 1933 | Gold Diggers of 1933 | Gold Digger | Uncredited |
| 1933 | Diplomaniacs | Ship's Passenger | Uncredited |
| 1933 | Melody Cruise | Vera | [11][12] |
| 1933 | Morning Glory | Woman at Party | Uncredited |
| 1933 | Dancing Lady | Chorus Girl | Uncredited |
| 1934 | Viva Villa! | Blonde Manicurist at Banquet Next to Pancho | Uncredited |
| 1934 | Private Scandal | Mrs. Belle Orrington | Uncredited |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Maxim Girl | [3] Uncredited |
| 1934 | By Your Leave | Merle | Uncredited |
| 1935 | Vagabond Lady | John's Blonde Secretary | Uncredited |
| 1935 | Calm Yourself | Joan Vincent | |
| 1937 | Fit for a King | Reception Guest | Uncredited |
| 1937 | The Last Gangster | Blonde Girl in Dive | Uncredited |
| 1937 | Nothing Sacred | Lady Godiva | Uncredited |
| 1939 | The Women | Girl in a Bath | Uncredited |
| 1939 | Gone With the Wind | Belle's Girl | [3] Uncredited |
| 1947 | The Homestretch | Guest | Uncredited |
