Jane Hamilton

Jane Hamilton (November 7, 1915 – February 9, 2004) was an American film actress. She appeared in over 20 films between 1933 and 1949.

Biography

Jane Hamilton was born on November 7, 1915, in Baltimore, Maryland. She began her film career in the early 1930s, initially appearing as a dancer in musical productions. One of her earliest screen roles was as part of the chorus in Roman Scandals (1933), followed by an appearance as a mannequin in Roberta (1935), which led to her being placed under contract with RKO-Radio Pictures.

By her early twenties, Hamilton had gained attention for her striking appearance and poise. She was frequently cast in elaborate dance sequences and musical numbers, experiences that reportedly taught her valuable camera technique. Her classical blonde looks, described at the time as "almost perfect," contributed to her reputation as one of Hollywood's most beautiful young actresses.

Hamilton received formal screen training through a Hollywood studio acting program for young talent, where she was coached in performance technique and on-camera presence. She continued to receive studio backing and by 1936 had her contract with RKO renewed, with plans announced for her to appear opposite William Powell in a film tentatively titled One to Two.

That same year, she was named by painter and illustrator Duncan Gleason as one of five actresses in Hollywood with the most beautiful legs, alongside Marlene Dietrich, Ginger Rogers, and Ruby Keeler. Gleason reportedly reviewed over a thousand studio photographs and observed numerous productions before selecting Hamilton as part of this elite group, praising her physical elegance and modeling experience.

Hamilton died in Malibu, California in 2004.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1933 Roman Scandals Chorus Dancer Uncredited 1934 Bottoms Up Goldwyn Girl Uncredited 1934 Kid Millions Chorus Member Uncredited 1934 The Mighty Barnum Chorus Girl Uncredited 1935 Roberta Mannequin Uncredited 1935 A Night at the Biltmore Bowl Dancer Uncredited 1935 Old Man Rhythm College Girl Uncredited 1936 Follow the Fleet Chorine Uncredited 1936 The Farmer in the Dell Unknown 1936 Wanted: Jane Turner Secretary Uncredited 1937 Shall We Dance Woman on Ship Uncredited 1937 Paid to Dance Unknown 1938 The Goldwyn Follies Unknown 1938 Who Killed Gail Preston? Unknown 1938 Women in Prison Unknown 1938 Start Cheering College Student 1938 When G-Men Step In Unknown 1938 Extortion Unknown 1938 The Main Event Unknown 1938 Three Missing Links Mirabel Mirabel Three Stooges short 1947 That Hagen Girl Unknown 1949 Everybody Does It Unknown Final film appearance