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Frances Day (born Frances Victoria Schenk; December 16, 1907 – April 29, 1984) was an American actress and singer who achieved great popularity in the UK in the 1930s. Her career began as a nightclub cabaret singer in New York City and London.
In 1965, she disappeared completely from public life, changing her name to Samta Young Johnson and denying that she was the famous Frances Day of years past.
Frances Day was the 'Toast of London' in the 1930s. George Bernard Shaw wrote 'Boyant Billions' for her in 1949. She retired in 1965 after appearing in London's West End in 'The Gulls', with Bob Monkhouse. She moved to Berkshire, became known as Frankie Day and said that Frances was her mother.
Actress: The Girl from Maxim's. Frances Day was the 'Toast of London' in the 1930s. George Bernard Shaw wrote 'Boyant Billions' for her in 1949. She retired in 1965 after appearing in London's West End in 'The Gulls', with Bob Monkhouse.
Jan 6, 2024 · Frances Day (born Frances Victoria Schenk; December 16, 1907 – April 29, 1984), film and stage actress and singer. The American-born actress began in New York as a nightclub singer before achieving great popularity in the 1930s on the musical stage in London.
Jun 17, 2011 · Band on film! Endearing 30s melody sung by New York cabaret singer Frances Day. Backed by Carroll Gibbons and the impeccable Savoy Hotel Orpheans. Former leader Harold Jacobs on clarinet and...
Frances Day (Frances Victoria Schenk) Sitter in 7 portraits. American-born actress and singer, Frances Victoria Schenck began her career in New York nightclubs. The Australian impresario Beaumont Alexander brought her to London and changed her name to Frances Day.
