Helen Kane

Helen Kane (August 4, 1904, – September 26, 1966) was an American popular singer; her signature song was "I Wanna Be Loved By You". Kane's voice and appearance were a likely source for Fleischer Studios animator Grim Natwick when creating Betty Boop, although It-girl Clara Bow is another possible influence.

Read more about Helen Kane:  Early Life, Music, Cult Following, Films, Fleischer V. Kane, Later Years, Personal Life, Discography

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    A baby is God’s way of saying the world should go on.
    —Doris Smith. quoted in What Is a Baby?, By Richard and Helen Exley.

    Louder please? If I spoke any louder I woud need a telephone!
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