Joan Merrill
Encyclopedia
Joan Merrill was a popular singer and actress. She began her career in the 1930s on radio and later sang at nightclubs across the United States, including at the Copacabana
in New York City, the Thunderbird Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
, and the Rio Cabana in Chicago. In addition to live performances she starred in the 1941 musical film Time Out for Rhythm
and, in 1942, had roles in Iceland
and The Mayor of 44th Street
. As was popular at the time, her songs were patriotic and inspired by support for World War II
.
Iceland (1942):
Copacabana (nightclub)
The Copacabana is a famous New York City nightclub. Many entertainers, among them Danny Thomas, Pat Cooper and the comedy team of Martin and Lewis, made their debuts at the Copacabana. The 1978 Barry Manilow song "Copacabana" is named after, and is about the nightclub. Part of the 2003 Yerba...
in New York City, the Thunderbird Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, and the Rio Cabana in Chicago. In addition to live performances she starred in the 1941 musical film Time Out for Rhythm
Time Out for Rhythm
Time Out for Rhythm is a 1941 musical comedy film starring Rudy Vallée, Ann Miller and The Three Stooges. Alan Hale, Jr., best known for his role as Skipper Jonas Grumby on Gilligan's Island, also makes a brief appearance early on, marking one of his first film appearances.To date, there has been...
and, in 1942, had roles in Iceland
Iceland (film)
Iceland is a 20th Century Fox musical film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone set in Iceland, starring skater Sonja Henie and John Payne as a U.S. Marine posted in Iceland during World War II...
and The Mayor of 44th Street
The Mayor of 44th Street
The Mayor of 44th Street is a 1942 film directed by Alfred E. Green. It stars George Murphy and Anne Shirley. It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1943.-Cast:*George Murphy as Joe Jonathan*Anne Shirley as Jersey Lee*William Gargan as Tommy Fallon...
. As was popular at the time, her songs were patriotic and inspired by support for World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Songs Performed in Movies
Time Out for Rhythm (1941):- Obviously the Gentleman Prefers to Dance
Iceland (1942):
- You Can't Say No To A Soldier
- I Like a Military Tune
- There Will Never Be Another You (most popular of her recordings)