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Alta Lee(1924-2010)

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Alta Lee was born on 12 October 1924 in Spaulding, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Swing, Cowboy, Swing (1946) and Trouble at Melody Mesa (1949). She was married to Cal Shrum. She died on 6 June 2010 in Mena, Arkansas, USA.
BornOctober 12, 1924
DiedJune 6, 2010(85)
BornOctober 12, 1924
DiedJune 6, 2010(85)
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Known for

Ted Adams, Alta Lee, Cal Shrum, and Max Terhune in Swing, Cowboy, Swing (1946)
Swing, Cowboy, Swing
  • Alta - Cal Shrum Band Singer
  • 1946
Brad King and Cal Shrum in Trouble at Melody Mesa (1949)
Trouble at Melody Mesa
3.6
  • Alta Lee
  • 1949

Credits

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Actress

  • Brad King and Cal Shrum in Trouble at Melody Mesa (1949)
    Trouble at Melody Mesa
    3.6
    • Alta Lee
    • 1949
  • Ted Adams, Alta Lee, Cal Shrum, and Max Terhune in Swing, Cowboy, Swing (1946)
    Swing, Cowboy, Swing
    • Alta - Cal Shrum Band Singer
    • 1946
  • Judy Canova in Scatterbrain (1940)
    Scatterbrain
    6.8
    • Singer (uncredited)
    • 1940

Soundtrack

  • Ted Adams, Alta Lee, Cal Shrum, and Max Terhune in Swing, Cowboy, Swing (1946)
    Swing, Cowboy, Swing
    • performer: "Trying To Forget"
    • 1946

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 12, 1924
    • Spaulding, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • June 6, 2010
    • Mena, Arkansas, USA
  • Spouse
    • Cal Shrum? - March 12, 1996 (his death)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    After their careers were over, she and husband Cal Shrum retired to central Illinois.
  • Nickname
    • The Yodeling Rangerette

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