Drake, Dona (1914–1989)
Drake, Dona (1914–1989)
American actress. Name variations: Rita Ray, Rita Rio. Born Rita Novella, Nov 15, 1914, in Miami, Florida; died June 20, 1989, in Los Angeles, California.
Began career as a bandsinger under name Rita Rio; films include Aloma of the South Seas, Louisiana Purchase, Road to Morocco, Another Part of the Forest, The Girl from Jones Beach, Fortunes of Captain Blood, Valentino and Kansas City Confidential.
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