Frances Drake
Biography
Frances Drake was born Frances Morgan Dean on October 22, 1912, in New York City to a wealthy family. She began her career as a dancer and stage actress before transitioning to film, where she gained recognition for roles in "Mad Love" (1935), "The Invisible Ray" (1936), and a notable turn as Eponine in the 1935 adaptation of Les Misérables. Her life took a significant financial turn after her name was changed by Paramount studio.