Jean Hatton
Jean Hatton (b 1922) was an Australian singer and actor who was under contract to Cinesound Productions in the 1930s. She was discovered in a Deanna Durbin talent quest and cast as Cecil Kellaway's daughter in Mr. Chedworth Steps Out (1939), singing several songs. She was subsequently cast in Come Up Smiling (1939).[1] During filming she fell down two flights of stairs and was injured, causing filming to be delayed, but she recovered.[2] She later performed in concerts and radio and was generally advertised as "Australia's Deanna Durbin".[3]
Filmography
- Mr. Chedworth Steps Out (1939)In this film, the actor appearing as Jean Hatton's brother is the late Peter Finch and Cecil Kellaway later acted the part of the Irish Priest in the film,'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'.
- Come Up Smiling (1939)The American comedian, Will Mahoney, was the 'lead actor' in this film.
Jean Hatton has resided in the Sydney suburb of Turramurra since 1953 and is in good health.
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