Knapp, Evalyn (1908–1981)
Knapp, Evalyn (1908–1981)
American actress. Born Pauline Evelyn Knapp, June 17, 1908, in Kansas City, Missouri; died June 12, 1981, in Los Angeles, CA; sister of Orville Knapp (orchestra leader); m. Dr. George A. Snyder, 1934.
Began career with brother Orville in a dancing vaudeville act; made film debut in Pathé Checkers Comedies(1929), followed by Sinners' Holiday, 50 Million Frenchmen, The Millionaire, Side Show, Fireman Save My Child, This Sporting Age, His Private Secretary, Dance Girl Dance, The Perils of Pauline (serial), Confidential, The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance and Two Weeks to Live, among others.
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