Cagney, Frances (1901–1994)

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Cagney, Frances (1901–1994)

American dancer. Name variations: Billie Vernon; Frances Willard Vernon. Born Frances Willard Vernon, June 19, 1901; died Oct 10, 1994, in Fishkill, NY; m. James Cagney (actor), Sept 28, 1922 (died Mar 30, 1986).

In vaudeville, had a sister act with Wynne Gibson, then toured with husband.

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