Helen Morgan

Helen Morgan was an American singer and actress who worked in films and on the stage. A quintessential torch singer, she made a big splash in the Chicago club scene in the 1920s

Morgan began her career with roles in "Applause" (1929), "Glorifying the American Girl" (1929) and "Roadhouse Nights" (1930). Morgan then began to rack up a number of film credits, including roles in "Marie Galante" (1934), "Frankie and Johnnie" (1935) and "Go Into Your Dance" (1935). She also appeared in "Show Boat" (1936) and the dramatic period piece "Slavers" (1977) with Trevor Howard. Morgan's music was most recently featured in the "American Pop" (1981) film with Ron Thompson. Morgan's husband was Bud Maschke Jr.. Morgan passed away in October 1941 at the age of 41.