Lita Chevret (May 27, 1908 – May 23, 2001) was an American actress who began her career at the genesis of sound films. She appeared in over 60 films between 1929 and 1940, although in most of those she had small or non-billed parts.
Life Chevret was born on May 27, 1908, in Oakland, California, to show-business parents, who ensured that she received training in both singing and dance.
Career Chevret began acting with a stock theatre company when she was 16 years old. She also appeared in Berkeley productions of Irving Pichel and in Fanchon and Marco revues.
Based on her dancing ability, Chevret broke into the film business in 1929's Fox Movietone Follies of 1929, with an uncredited role. The following year she appeared in Words and Music in a small unbilled role, in John Wayne's first film where he had a significant role (billed as Duke Morrison). That same year, she appeared in RKO Radio Pictures' Rio Rita, their most successful picture of the year.
In 1930, RKO would offer Chevret a 3-year contract, which would be renewed for an additional 3 years. However, she was relegated to mostly small and bit roles while under contract with RKO. When her contract expired in 1936, she made the decision not to renew, and to attempt to become a freelance actress.
She continued acting for another five years, still in small and often unbilled roles, until her retirement in 1941. Her final role was a small part in The Philadelphia Story.
Personal life Chevret was married to Alfred Hickman and Carlton Williams.
Filmography (Filmography based on the AFI database, with supplemental information from Media Bang) Year Title Role Notes 1929Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 Chorine 1929 Girl on rumboat 1929Words and Music Showgirl 1929Tanned Legs Beach Girl 1929Rio Rita Showgirl 1930 Margy 1930 Slot Machine Señorita 1931 Lady-in-waiting 1931Laugh and Get Rich Party Guest 1931Everything's Rosie Madeline Van Dorn 1931Kept Husbands Gwen 1931Three Who Loved Party Girl 1932Symphony of Six Million Birdie Klauber 1932Ladies of the Jury Cynthia Tate 1932What Price Hollywood? Actress 1932Girl Crazy Mary 1932One Hour With You Party Guest 1932Call Her Savage Party Guest 1932Rockabye Party Guest 1932After Tomorrow Office Worker 1932Westward Passage Woman at Party 1932Merry-Go-Round Mary 1932 Nadine 1933The Man Who Dared: An Imaginative Biography Miss Rainey 1933Daring Daughters Gwen Moore 1933Goldie Gets Along Marie Gardner 1933Only Yesterday Uncredited 1934Charlie Chan's Courage Chorus Girl 1934Glamour Grassie 1934Romance in the Rain Jennie 1934Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round Countess de Marino 1934 Miss Ulricks 1935Dante's Inferno Mrs. Martin 1935Ship Cafe Dancing teacher 1935Go into Your Dance Angry Showgirl #1 1935Escapade Guest 1935Under the Pampas Moon Beautiful Girl 1935 Clara 1936Champagne Charlie Roulette player 1936Follow the Fleet Woman in casino 1937Criminal Lawyer Nora James 1937Sandflow Rose Porter Starring role 1937Espionage French secretary 1937Camille Woman in theater box 1938Rebellious Daughters Rita 1938The Road to Reno Gladys 1939 Woman under sunlamp 1940 Tanya Sarova 1940Midnight Limited Mae Krantz 1940 Manicurist
References
External links