Eleanore Whitney

See also Eleanor Bull (maiden name Eleanor Whitney)

Eleanore Whitney (April 12, 1917 – November 1, 1983), later Eleanore Backer, was an American film actress and tap dancer. She was born on April 12, 1917, in Cleveland, Ohio. A meeting with Bill Robinson provided and opportunity for her to perform as a dancer. That led to her touring with Rae Samuels in vaudeville, after which she made personal appearances with Jack Benny and performed in vaudeville with Rudy Valee.

Whitney was married in 1939 to attorney Frederick Backer. She moved to New York with her husband and did not return to acting. He became a judge at New York Supreme Court.

Filmography Whitney's filmography, believed to be complete, includes:

Oh, Evaline! (1935, Short) as Herself The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935) as Herself Millions in the Air (1935) as Bubbles Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 1 (1936, documentary short) as Herself Timothy's Quest (1936) as Martha Three Cheers for Love (1936) as Skippy Dormant Hollywood Boulevard (1936) as Herself The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936) as Dance Specialty Rose Bowl (1936) as Cheers Reynolds College Holiday (1936) as Herself Clarence (1937) as Cora Wheeler Turn Off the Moon (1937) as Caroline Wilson Blonde Trouble (1937) as Edna Baker Thrill of a Lifetime (1937) as Betty Jane Campus Confessions (1938) as Susie Quinn (final film role)