Grace Moore

Actor · born 4 December 1898 · Slabtown, Tennessee, USA

Mary Willie Grace Moore (December 5, 1898 – January 26, 1947) was an American operatic soprano and actress. She was nicknamed the "Tennessee Nightingale." Her films helped to popularize opera by bringing it to a larger audience. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in One Night of Love.

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Where to start: Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984).