Patricia "Boots" Mallory (October 22, 1913 - December 1, 1958) was an American film actress, dancer and model. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mallory joined an all-girl band at the age of twelve as a banjo player and by the age of sixteen was a vaudeville dancer. She eventually travelled to New York City where she made a strong impression in the Broadway production of the "Ziegfeld Follies of 1931". Wikipedia
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