Lita Chevret

Lita Chevret (May 27, 1908 – May 23, 2001

Career Chevret began acting with a stock theatre company when she was 16 years old. She also appeared in Berkeley productions of Irving Pichel and in Fanchon and Marco revues.

Based on her dancing ability, Chevret broke into the film business in 1929's Fox Movietone Follies of 1929, That same year, she appeared in RKO Radio Pictures' Rio Rita, their most successful picture of the year.

In 1930, RKO would offer Chevret a 3-year contract, which would be renewed for an additional 3 years. However, she was relegated to mostly small and bit roles while under contract with RKO. When her contract expired in 1936, she made the decision not to renew, and to attempt to become a freelance actress.

Personal life Chevret was married to Alfred Hickman and Carlton Williams.

Filmography (Filmography based on the AFI database, with supplemental information from Media Bang)