Barry, Elaine (d. 1948)

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Barry, Elaine (d. 1948)

American dancer. Name variations: The Barrys. Died Jan 30, 1948, in auto accident near Etowah, Tennessee; studied with Chester Hale; m. Fred Barry (dancer).

Was a member of the Capitol Theater Ballet; for 13 years, danced with husband in nightclubs and on stage in Show Time, Priorities of '42, Mexican Hayride and Up in Central Park, specializing in whirlwind turns. Following her death, Fred Barry performed with Susan Graves for 3 years.

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