Jeanie Lang

Acting

Biography

Jeanie Lang (born Mary Eugenia Wirick or Wyrick) was an American actress, mostly known for having a lead role in the 1930 color film King of Jazz.

Born: December 17, 1911

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Known For

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King of Jazz

Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts as the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers—all lavishly staged by veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.

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Freshman Love

In this 100% fictional-plot short a fictional freshman, played by an actor named Don Tomkins), becomes smitten with and writes letters to a singer, Ruth Etting (Ruth Etting), on a fictional radio station. His fictional 1930s nerdy friends take her answering letters in return and torment him about no response. The fictional Ruth Etting (played by the real Ruth Etting) meets him and helps him turn the tables on his tormentors.

Filmography

1931

Freshman Love

as Dot

1930

King of Jazz

as Vocalist ('I'd Like To Do Things For You' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')