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Bernadene Hayes (sometimes written as Bernadine Hayes; March 15, 1912 – August 29, 1987) was an American film and television actress. She also performed on radio and the stage, and as a singer.


Early years

Hayes was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hayes. She had three brothers and three sisters. She began performing in amateur productions when she was 9 years old. When she was in high school, she worked in a department store during vacation breaks. She graduated from Yeatman High School and attended Washington University for one semester.


Career

Hayes first sang professionally when, at age 18, she filled in as a singer at Loew's State Theatre in St. Louis. A contract soon resulted, and she performed with Teddy Joyce and his band on a vaudeville tour. When she performed at an exhibition in St. Louis, the manager of the radio station
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heard her, which led to her becoming a performer on its staff. A year later, she moved to WWJ in Detroit. She joined the staff of the radio station WBBM as a singer in the fall of 1929, performing both on local programs and on CBS network broadcasts. As an actress, in 1930, she portrayed village matron Frances Nichols in ''The Quilting Party'' and Lib, a mountain girl, on ''Market Day''; both programs were on CBS. On May 6, 1930, she returned to singing as she was featured in the weekly '' O'Cedar Time'' program. In September 1930 she was named the most beautiful radio performer in America. After working in Chicago, Hayes moved to Los Angeles, where she sang with bands at
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and acted, beginning her work in films as an extra at $10 per day. Films in which she appeared included ''
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'', '' Idiot's Delight'', ''
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'', ''
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'', ''
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'', ''
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'', '' King of Chinatown'', '' The Judgement Book'', ''
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'', '' Along Came Love'', ''
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'', ''
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'', and ''
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''. She portrayed the sassy saloon girl Faro Annie in '' North of the Rio Grande'', and starred in the musical comedy '' Idiot's Delight'' in 1939. Her later screen appearances included a role as Longshot Lillie in 1947's ''
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''. On Broadway, she had the roles of Mayme Speer in ''Mother Sings'' (1935), Hilda Zanhiser in ''Mid-West'' (1936), Gladys Cay in ''Aries Is Rising'' (1939, Mazie Stoner in ''Blind Alley'' (1940), Dean Baxter in ''School for Brides'' (1944), and Mona Gilbert in ''Make Yourself at Home'' (1945). She also acted in summer stock theatre and on stage in local productions in the Los Angeles area. She performed in several
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productions, notably at the
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. Her stage work included being featured in ''Make Yourself At Home'' at the Barrymore Theater in New York City in 1945. She appeared on television in episodes of '' The Lineup'', ''
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Personal life

On January 29, 1943, Hayes married the actor William Leicester in Chicago. She petitioned for divorce on July 7, 1948.


Death

On August 29, 1987, Hayes died in her sleep of heart problems at the age of 75 in her home in the Westchester area of Los Angeles. Services were held at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, and she was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery.


Filmography

* '' The Human Side'' (1934) – (uncredited) * ''
The Winning Ticket ''The Winning Ticket'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and starring Leo Carrillo, Louise Fazenda, and Ted Healy. It was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Poor Italian-American barber Joe Thomasello purchases a swee ...
'' (1935) – Counter Woman (uncredited) * ''
The Whole Town's Talking ''The Whole Town's Talking'' (released in the UK as ''Passport to Fame'') is a 1935 American comedy film starring Edward G. Robinson as a law-abiding man who bears a striking resemblance to a killer, with Jean Arthur as his love interest. It ...
'' (1935) – Waitress (uncredited) * ''
Folies Bergère de Paris ''Folies Bergère de Paris'' is a 1935 American musical comedy film produced by Darryl Zanuck for 20th Century Films, directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Maurice Chevalier, Merle Oberon and Ann Sothern. At the 8th Academy Awards, the “Stra ...
'' (1935) – Girl in Bar (uncredited) * '' Love in Bloom'' (1935) – Young Woman in Music Store (uncredited) * ''
Alias Mary Dow ''Alias Mary Dow'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Kurt Neumann and starring Sally Eilers, Ray Milland and Henry O'Neill.Quinlan p.331 The film's sets were designed by the art director Ralph Berger. Plot In order to comfort his dyin ...
'' (1935) – Party Guest (uncredited) * '' She Gets Her Man'' (1935) – Gun Moll (uncredited) * ''
Broadway Melody of 1936 ''Broadway Melody of 1936'' is a musical film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1935. In New York, the film opened at the Capitol Theatre, the site of many prestigious MGM premieres. In New York, the film opened at the Capitol Theatre, the sit ...
'' (1935) – Waitress (uncredited) * '' The Judgement Book'' (1935) – Madge Williams * ''
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'' (1935) – Bobbie Burns (uncredited) * ''
Trigger Tom ''Trigger Tom'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Al St. John and Bernadene Hayes.Pitts p.318 Plot Cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Hunter * Al St. John as Stub Macey * William Gould as Mose Jeckyl ...
'' (1935) – Dorothy Jergenson * ''
Absolute Quiet ''Absolute Quiet'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by George B. Seitz and written by Harry Clork. The film stars Lionel Atwill, Irene Hervey, Raymond Walburn, Stuart Erwin, Ann Loring and Louis Hayward. A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, it was ...
'' (1936) – Judy * ''Parole!'' (1936) – Joyce Daniels * '' Along Came Love'' (1936) – Sarah Jewett * ''
The Accusing Finger ''The Accusing Finger'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Madeleine Ruthven, Brian Marlow, John Bright and Robert Tasker. The film stars Paul Kelly, Marsha Hunt, Kent Taylor, Robert Cummings, Harry Ca ...
'' (1936) – Muriel Goodwin * ''
Great Guy ''Great Guy'' is a 1936 American crime film noir directed by John G. Blystone and starring James Cagney. In the film, an honest inspector for the New York Department of Weights and Measures takes on corrupt merchants and politicians. Plot After ...
'' (1936) – Hazel * ''
Girl Loves Boy ''Girl Loves Boy'' is a 1937 American Drama (film and television), drama film directed by W. Duncan Mansfield and written by W. Duncan Mansfield and Carroll Graham. The film stars Eric Linden, Cecilia Parker, Roger Imhof, Dorothy Peterson, Pedro ...
'' (1937) – Sally Lace * '' Sweetheart of the Navy'' (1937) – Mazie * '' North of the Rio Grande'' (1937) – Faro Annie * ''
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'' (1937) – Mitzi Reisenbach * ''
Rustlers' Valley ''Rustlers' Valley'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Nate Watt and written by Harry O. Hoyt. The film stars William Boyd, George "Gabby" Hayes, Russell Hayden, Morris Ankrum, Muriel Evans and Lee J. Cobb. The film was released ...
'' (1937) – Party Guest (uncredited) * '' Trouble at Midnight'' (1937) – Marion * ''
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'' (1937) – Bonnie Rand * ''
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'' (1938) – Gail Burke * ''
Prison Nurse ''Prison Nurse'' is a 1938 American drama film directed by James Cruze and written by Earl Felton and Sidney Salkow. It is based on the 1934 novel ''Prison Nurse'' by Louis Berg. The film stars Henry Wilcoxon, Marian Marsh, Bernadene Hayes, Be ...
'' (1938) – Pepper Clancy * '' You and Me'' (1938) – Nellie * '' Idiot's Delight'' (1939) – Les Blondes – Edna * '' King of Chinatown'' (1939) – Dolly Warren * '' Lucky Night'' (1939) – 'Blondie' * '' Panama Lady'' (1939) – Pearl * ''
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'' (1939) – Miss Marble * ''
6,000 Enemies ''6,000 Enemies'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by George B. Seitz and starring Walter Pidgeon as a successful District Attorney who is framed on charge of bribery. Although innocent, he is sent to prison where he fights to clear his na ...
'' (1939) – Prisoner Flo (uncredited) * ''
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'' (1939) – Margie, Taxi Rider * '' Heroes in Blue'' (1939) – Daisy * '' Santa Fe Marshal'' (1940) – Paula Tate * ''
Sailor's Lady ''Sailor's Lady'', also known as ''Sweetheart of Turret One'', is a 1940 film directed by Allan Dwan and starring Nancy Kelly and Jon Hall. The supporting cast includes Joan Davis, Dana Andrews, and Buster Crabbe. Football player Amby Schind ...
'' (1940) – Babe (uncredited) * ''
Manhattan Heartbeat ''Manhattan Heartbeat'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by David Burton and written by Clark Andrews, Harold Buchman, Jack Jungmeyer and Edith Skouras. It is based on the 1928 novel ''Bad Girl'' by Viña Delmar. The film stars Robert Ste ...
'' (1940) – Shop Girl (uncredited) * ''
The Gay Vagabond ''The Gay Vagabond'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by William Morgan and written by Ewart Adamson and Taylor Caven. The film stars Roscoe Karns, Ruth Donnelly, Ernest Truex, Margaret Hamilton, Abner Biberman and Bernadene Hayes. T ...
'' (1941) – Spring Rutherford * '' The Deadly Game'' (1941) – Mona Brandt * ''
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'' (1941) – Kay Martin * ''
Nazi Agent ''Nazi Agent'' is a 1942 American spy film directed by Jules Dassin, in his first feature-length film for MGM. It stars Conrad Veidt playing identical twins, one loyal to the United States (U.S.), the other a dedicated German Nazi. Plot The U. ...
'' (1942) – Rosie (uncredited) * ''
This Gun for Hire ''This Gun for Hire'' is a 1942 American film noir crime film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, and Alan Ladd. It is based on the 1936 novel '' A Gun for Sale'' by Graham Greene (published in ...
'' (1942) – Albert Baker's Secretary * ''
I Live on Danger ''I Live on Danger'' is a 1942 film noir thriller film directed by Sam White and starring Chester Morris and Jean Parker. Plot Jeff Morrell is an ambitious radio reporter. The news of the day is the prison release of gambler Eddie Nelson, who ...
'' (1942) – Jonesy * '' Mr. Winkle Goes to War'' (1944) – Gladys (uncredited) * ''
Don't Gamble with Strangers ''Don't Gamble with Strangers'' is a 1946 American crime drama film. Plot Two card sharks, pretending to be brother and sister, clean out a small-town banker, then take over a crooked gambling joint. Cast * Kane Richmond as Mike Sarno * Berna ...
'' (1946) – Fay Benton * '' The Thirteenth Hour'' (1947) – Mabel Sands * ''
Dick Tracy's Dilemma ''Dick Tracy's Dilemma'', released in the United Kingdom as ''Mark of the Claw'', is a 1947 American action film based on the Dick Tracy, 1930s comic-strip character of the same name created by Chester Gould. Ralph Byrd stars as Dick Tracy, rep ...
'' (1947) – Longshot Lillie the Fence * ''
Living in a Big Way ''Living in a Big Way'' is a 1947 American musical comedy film starring Gene Kelly, Marie McDonald as a couple who marry during World War II after only knowing each other a short time. This was director Gregory La Cava's final film. Plot Leo Go ...
'' (1947) – Dolly * ''
The Crimson Key ''The Crimson Key'' is a 1947 American mystery film directed by Eugene Forde and written by Irving Elman, starring Kent Taylor, Doris Dowling and Dennis Hoey. It was released on July 2 by 20th Century Fox. Plot Private detective Larry Morgan i ...
'' (1947) – Mrs. Swann * ''
Women in the Night ''Women in the Night'' is a 1948 American film directed by William Rowland (film director), William Rowland shot in Mexico. The film is also known as ''When Men Are Beasts''. The film depicts activities of German and Japanese who wish revenge on ...
'' (1948) – Frau Thaler * ''
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'' (1949) – Mrs. Rudecki (uncredited) * ''
Bunco Squad ''Bunco Squad'' is a 1950 American crime film directed by Herbert I. Leeds and written by George Callahan. The film stars Robert Sterling, Joan Dixon, Ricardo Cortez, and Dante, and features Douglas Fowley and Elisabeth Risdon. The film was rele ...
'' (1950) – Princess Liane * '' Wicked Woman'' (1953) – Mrs. Walters


References


Bibliography

* Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012.


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hayes, Bernadene 1987 deaths American film actresses American television actresses 20th-century American actresses 1912 births