Puck, Eva (1892–1979)
Puck, Eva (1892–1979)
American vaudeville and musical-comedy star. Name variations: Eve Puck. Born 1892 in Brooklyn, NY; died Oct 24, 1979, in Grenada Hills, CA; m. Sammy White (entertainer).
At 3, began career with brother Harry in vaudeville; following marriage, became a vaudeville headliner with husband and also performed in numerous Broadway shows; came to prominence in The Greenwich Follies of 1923, followed by Irene (1924), Melody Man (1924) and The Girl Friend (written for her by Rodgers and Hart); created the role of Ellie in Show Boat.
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