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June Preston | |
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 June Preston publicity photo | |
| Born | December 29, 1928[1] |
| Occupation(s) | actress, opera singer |
June Preston is an American former child actress who began her film career at RKO Pictures, with her first role being Mrs. Blewett's daughter in the 1934 film Anne of Green Gables.[2] As an adult, Preston, a soprano, performed as a singer.
Film career
In 1934 June Preston's mother presented one of her daughter's photographs at the casting office of RKO, and the girl secured a small part in the film Anne of Green Gables.[3] Preston was then signed to a contract with the studio.[4] Other roles include small parts in Our Gang Follies of 1938[5] and Christmas in July.[6]
Singing career
Preston was married to Argentine opera impresario Gregorio Ravic.[7] In 1952 she toured with Ravic's company for four weeks of performances in cities in Colombia; performing opposite Nicola Moscona, Jean Madeira, and Graciela Rivera.[7] On November 4 and 5, 1961, at the Kiel Opera House in St. Louis, Preston was a soloist in the final movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.[8]
Merchandising
June Preston Frocks was a line of children's dresses featured in store advertising.[9] Some advertisements referred to Preston as the "charming little RKO Hollywood Movie Star".[10] In 1941 Preston visited at least one store that sold the June Preston dresses, and she was advertised as a "featured player in the Paramount picture Christmas in July".[6]
Selected filmography
- In Love with Life (1934)
- Have a Heart (1934)
- Anne of Green Gables (1934)[11] as Mrs. Blewett's daughter
- Here is My Heart (1934)
- Thin Ice (1937)
- History Is Made at Night (1937)
- Maytime (1937)
- Valley of the Giants (1938)
- You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)
- Second Fiddle (1939)
- Christmas in July (1940)
- Second Chorus (1940)
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941)
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941)
- The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)
- Happy Land (1943)
- Heaven Can Wait (1943)
- Our Gang comedies:
- Shrimps for a Day (1934)
- Beginner's Luck (1935)
- Sprucin' Up (1935)
- The Pinch Singer (1936)
- Framing Youth (1937)
- Mail and Female (1937)
- Rushin' Ballet (1937)
- Our Gang Follies of 1938
- Duel Personalities (1939)
- Time Out For Lessons (1939)
- Babes on Broadway (1941)
- Calling All Kids (1943)
- Radio Bugs (1944)
References
- ^ a b "Preston, June". Astro-Databank. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
Birth certificate in hand from Sy Scholfield, copy on file.
- ^ Abel (December 25, 1934). "Film Reviews: Anne of Green Gables". Variety. Vol. 117, no. 2. p. 12.
- ^ "Jane (sic) Preston Temple rival". Los Angeles Times. March 20, 1935. p. 13. Retrieved September 1, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ A Little from "Lots", The Film Daily, January 17, 1935, page 6
- ^ TCM Our Gang Follies acting credits
- ^ a b 1941 June Preston Frock ad, player in Christmas in July
- ^ a b "International: Bad-Check Impresario Lands U.S. Opera Troupe In Colombia Hot Water". Variety. Vol. 187, no. 6. July 16, 1952. p. 11.
- ^ "Beethoven's Ninth at Kiel". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. October 28, 1961. p. 2 G. Retrieved September 1, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 1935 June Preston Frock ad
- ^ 1937 June Preston Frock ad
- ^ "Anne of Green Gables" Gentle Homespun Tale". Los Angeles Times. 14 Dec 1934. p. 7.
External links
- June Preston at IMDb