Durelle Alexander

Durelle Alexander (March 30, 1918 - May 21, 1994) was a child performer who appeared in "Hollywood Junior Follies" and several silent "Our Gang" comedies throughout the 1920s. As an adult, she had a singing career with several big bands on radio and on tour.

Early life Alexander was born Frances Durelle Alexander in Greenville, Texas. In 1924 at the age of 6, she went with her mother to Hollywood, CA, and made appearances in several silent 'Our Gang' comedies and "Hollywood Junior Follies". She made her stage debut at age 3. A few years later, when she was 12, she moved with her mother to New York City and began singing with orchestras. By the age of 14, she signed a contract with Paul Whiteman.

Death In May 1994, Alexander died. Memorial services were held on Memorial Day in Austin, Texas.

Known recordings "Animal Crackers In My Soup" w/Smith Ballew and his Orch. Recorded 1935 "When I Grow Up" from the film "Curly Top", Rex 8715 - B "Sugar Plum" w/Paul Whiteman and his Orch. Recorded 1935. "No Strings" w/Paul Whiteman and his Orch. Recorded 1935 "I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin'" w/Archie Bleyer and his Orch. Recorded 1935 "On A Sunday Afternoon" w/Archie Bleyer and his Orch. Recorded 1935 "And Then Some" w/Paul Whiteman and his Orch. Recorded 1935 "Wah-Hoo!" w/Paul Whiteman and his Orch. Recorded 1936 "There's A Small Hotel" w/Paul Whiteman and his Orch. Recorded 1936 "Comes Love" w/Eddy Duchin and his Orch. Recorded 1939 "I Must Have One More Kiss, Kiss, Kiss" w/Eddy Duchin and his Orch. Recorded 1939