Dragonette, Jessica, 1900-1980

Jessica Dragonette was a singer and actress, performing in radio broadcasting for 22 consecutive years. She began her career in 1924 with a role in Max Reinhardt's production of "The Miracle", followed by "The Student Prince" and "The Grand Street Follies". In 1926 she began her radio career with WEAF, which became NBC, singing the role of Vivian in one hour operettas in "The Coca Cola Girl" series. This was followed by "The Philco Hour", 1927-1930, and then the Cities Service Concert series, 1930-1937. After less than a year with "The Palmolive Beauty Box" Dragonette went on concert tours through the 1940s. Her sporadic radio performances of this period include: "The Ford Sunday Evening Show" and CBS "Saturday Night Serenade". She wrote two books: "Faith is a Song" (1952), her autobiography, and "Your Voice and You" (1967).

From the description of Jessica Dragonette papers, 1919-1982. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 123306390

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