Vickie Lester
Acting
Biography
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Born: April 17, 1915
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Women at War
Three young women arrive at the Women's Army Corps facility in Fort Des Moines for varied reasons and with different goals. Mary Savage is a war widow who wants to become an officer, farm girl Stormy Hart wants to become involved in motor transport, and Lorna Travis seeks to win the approval of her father, a major general, who has very chauvinist views on the role of women in the military. Intensive training and guidance prepares the three to make a contribution to the success of the upcoming war games conducted by General Travis and validate the value of the WACS to the war effort.
The Mad Miss Manton
When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
You're Out of Luck
An elevator operator and a janitor team up to solve two murders that may be connected to an illegal gambling operation. Monogram.
Tom, Dick and Harry
Janie is a telephone operator who is caught up in the lines of love of three men: car salesman Tom, Chicago millionaire Dick and auto mechanic Harry. But Janie just can't seem to make up her mind between them. While fantasizing about her futures with each of the men, Janie spends her time desperately trying to juggle between them until she can make a decision.
I Live on Danger
A cocky radio reporter sets out to prove an ex-convict is innocent in the murder of a mob boss.
Tall, Dark and Handsome
Robin Hoodish gangster in 1929 Chicago is an object of affection, kind to New York hood and bad to a bad crook.
Vogues of 1938
An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title All This and Glamour Too. The top models of the era, including several who are advertising household products, are in the cast. The plot centers around a chic boutique, whose owner, George Curson (Warner Baxter), tries hard to please his customers while keeping peace with his unhappy wife. A wealthy young woman, Wendy Van Klettering (Joan Bennett), decides to take a job as a model at the fashion house, just to amuse herself, but her presence annoys Curson, who must put together the best possible show to compete with rival fashion houses at the Seven Arts Ball. The film includes several hit songs, including the Oscar-nominated "That Old Feeling" by Sammy Fain and Lew Brown.
Maid's Night Out
A millionaire's son works as a milkman for a month to win a bet with his father. While delivering milk he falls in love with a young debutante whom he mistakes for a maid.
The Miracle Kid
A young boxer finds his life turned upside down when he meets with sudden success in the ring.
Sky Giant
Given the job of training young pilots for important post-war cargo flights, hard-boiled Col. Stockton forces ex-officer Stag Cahill back into the military to be his aide at the academy. Complications arise when Stockton's son Kenneth arrives for training and Stockton, believing his son to be a slackard, looks for an excuse to drop him from the program. Rivalry develops between Stag and Ken as well, as they fall for the same girl.
Filmography
as Lorna Travis
as Keefe's Secretary (as Vicki Lester)
as Mrs. Adalaide Parks (as Vicki Lester)
as Laura Hicks
as Helen Gibbs
as Paula
as Snuggy
as Sonya Varney
as Helen Carver
as Kit Beverly
as Edna, the Colonel's Secretary
as Nancy Parker
as Adele - Bill's Cousin
as Nurse Taylor
as Model