Jeanette Anna MacDonald (1903-1965) was an American singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s. During the 1930s and 1940s she starred in 29 feature films, four nominated for Best Picture Oscars (The Love Parade, One Hour with You, Naughty Marietta and San Francisco), and recorded extensively, earning three gold records.
MacDonald later appeared in opera, concerts, radio, and television. She was one of the most influential sopranos of the 20th century, introducing opera to movie-going audiences and inspiring a generation of singers.
Take a look at these glamorous pictures to see the beauty of this talented woman from the 1930s.
MacDonald later appeared in opera, concerts, radio, and television. She was one of the most influential sopranos of the 20th century, introducing opera to movie-going audiences and inspiring a generation of singers.
Take a look at these glamorous pictures to see the beauty of this talented woman from the 1930s.
