Dona Drake

Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters.

Casted

Kansas City Confidential

Played Teresa

Average Rating

7.1

139 votes

Release Date

Nov 11, 1952

74 years ago
Road to Morocco

Played Mihirmah

Average Rating

6.9

80 votes

Release Date

Nov 10, 1942

84 years ago
Beyond the Forest

Played Jenny

Average Rating

6.7

52 votes

Release Date

Oct 21, 1949

77 years ago
Without Reservations

Played Dolores Ortega

Average Rating

6.2

19 votes

Release Date

May 13, 1946

81 years ago
Another Part of the Forest

Played Laurette Sincee

Average Rating

7.6

11 votes

Release Date

May 18, 1948

79 years ago
Louisiana Purchase

Played Beatrice

Average Rating

6.6

10 votes

Release Date

Dec 31, 1941

85 years ago
Star Spangled Rhythm

Played Dona Drake

Average Rating

6.0

10 votes

Release Date

Mar 05, 1942

85 years ago
The Doolins of Oklahoma

Played Cattle Annie

Average Rating

6.8

10 votes

Release Date

May 27, 1949

77 years ago
Princess of the Nile

Played Mirva

Average Rating

7.1

9 votes

Release Date

Jul 01, 1954

72 years ago
Hollywood Victory Caravan

Played Dona Drake

Average Rating

5.2

9 votes

Release Date

Sep 30, 1945

81 years ago
Valentino

Played Maria Torres

Average Rating

3.9

8 votes

Release Date

Mar 08, 1951

76 years ago
Strike Me Pink

Played Mademoiselle Fifi

Average Rating

6.6

7 votes

Release Date

Jan 24, 1936

91 years ago
The Girl from Jones Beach

Played Connie Martin

Average Rating

4.8

6 votes

Release Date

Jul 16, 1949

77 years ago
So This Is New York

Played Kate Goff

Average Rating

6.0

5 votes

Release Date

Jun 01, 1948

78 years ago
Fortunes of Captain Blood

Played Pepita

Average Rating

7.1

4 votes

Release Date

May 19, 1950

76 years ago
Aloma of the South Seas

Played Nea

Average Rating

6.2

4 votes

Release Date

Aug 27, 1941

85 years ago
Let's Face It

Played Muriel

Average Rating

4.5

4 votes

Release Date

Aug 04, 1943

83 years ago
Dangerous Millions

Played Elena Valdez

Average Rating

4.8

4 votes

Release Date

Nov 27, 1946

80 years ago
The Bandits of Corsica

Played Zelda

Average Rating

5.8

3 votes

Release Date

Feb 27, 1953

74 years ago
Hot Rhythm

Played Mary Adams

Average Rating

4.7

3 votes

Release Date

Apr 22, 1944

83 years ago
Rita Rio and Her Orchestra

Played Rita Rio

Average Rating

4.0

3 votes

Release Date

Jul 01, 1939

88 years ago
I Look at You

Played Herself

Average Rating

7.5

2 votes

Release Date

Feb 20, 1941

86 years ago
Sweet Shoe

Played Rita Rio

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jan 04, 1938

89 years ago
Feed the Kitty

Played Self / Singer (as Rita Rio)

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1941

86 years ago
Pan-Americonga

Played Rita Rio

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Feb 16, 1941

86 years ago
Down Laredo Way

Played Narita

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Aug 05, 1953

73 years ago
Son of Belle Starr

Played Dolores

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jun 26, 1953

73 years ago
Sticks and Stones

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jan 25, 1943

84 years ago
Salute for Three

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Mar 17, 1943

84 years ago

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