Sanderson, Julia (1887–1975)

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Sanderson, Julia (1887–1975)

American musical-comedy star. Born Julia Sackett, Aug 20, 1887, in Springfield, MA; died Jan 27, 1975, in Springfield; dau. of Albert Sackett (actor); m. J. T. Sloan (well-known jockey, div.); m. Bradford Bennett (naval officer); m. Frank Crumit (actor, died 1943).

Made 1st stage appearance as a child; made NY debut in the title role of Winsome Winnie (1903), and subsequently starred in The Dairy Maid, The Arcadians, The Siren, Fantana, Sunshine Girl, Kitty Grey, The Canary, Rambler Rose, Tangerine, Moonlight, No No Nanette, Oh Kay! and Queen High; on radio, sang with husband Frank Crumit for years, retiring at the time of his death; also appeared in vaudeville.

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