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Helen Kane

Helen Kane

Helen Kane (born August 4, 1904 - September 26, 1966) was an American singer and actress who was the inspiration for the character of Betty Boop but was not credited nor paid for it.

Known for

Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
2024 • Betty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
1995 • Self (archive footage)
Three Little Words
Three Little Words
1950 • Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3
1932 • Self
A Lesson in Love
1931 • Helen Lane
Heads Up
Heads Up
1930 • Betty Trumbull
Dangerous Nan McGrew
Dangerous Nan McGrew
1930 • Dangerous Nan McGrew
Paramount on Parade
Paramount on Parade
1930 • School Teacher

Full filmography

Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
2024 • Betty Boop (singing voice) (archive sound)
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Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
1995 • Self (archive footage)
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Three Little Words
Three Little Words
1950 • Helen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)
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A Lesson in Love
1931 • Helen Lane
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Heads Up
Heads Up
1930 • Betty Trumbull
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Dangerous Nan McGrew
Dangerous Nan McGrew
1930 • Dangerous Nan McGrew
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Paramount on Parade
Paramount on Parade
1930 • School Teacher
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Pointed Heels
Pointed Heels
1929 • Dot Nixon
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Sweetie
Sweetie
1929 • Helen Fry
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Nothing but the Truth
Nothing but the Truth
1929 • Mabel Jackson
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Helen Kane – Biography, Known For & Filmography