Vivian Blaine (born 21 November 1921 in Newark, New Jersey; died 9 December 1995 in New York, New York) was an actress and singer best known for originating the role of Miss Adelaide in the musical theater production "Guys and Dolls". Born Vivian Stapleton, the cherry-blonde-haired Blaine appeared on local stages as early as 1924 and was a touring singer with dance bands starting in 1937. Wikipedia
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Ms. Blaine is most noted for having portrayed Miss Adelaide, the long-suffering, perpetually engaged chorus girl, in the Broadway and film versions of Guys and Dolls (1955/I). She originated the role in 1950 on Broadway and stopped the show each night wit www.imdb.com/name/nm0086176/
Ms. Blaine is most noted for having portrayed Miss Adelaide, the long-suffering, perpetually engaged chorus girl, in the Broadway and film versions of Guys and Dolls (1955/I). She originated the role in 1950 on Broadway and stopped the show each night wit www.imdb.com/name/nm1924623/
