Eleanor Powell By hanpowell_5 Nov 21, 1912 Eleanor Powell was born in Springfield, Massachusetts Period: Nov 21, 1912 to Feb 11, 1982 Eleanor Powell's Life Jun 10, 1924 Gus Edwards, a producer of children's shows, discovers Eleanor dancing on the beach. First stage debut "Vaudeville Kiddie Review". Jan 30, 1928 Debut in Broadway, The Optimists' Jan 6, 1930 Appeared in Follow Thru Mar 7, 1931 Crazy Quilt appearance Apr 18, 1935 First movie appearance, Scandals of 1935 Oct 8, 1935 Begin carer with MGM Mar 19, 1940 Cemented her position in "Broadway Melody of 1940" Jul 20, 1941 "Lady be Good" danced with 'fascinating rhythm' Feb 16, 1942 Ship Ahoy Works Aug 9, 1943 Married Glenn Ford May 28, 1944 Decline of her career Feb 5, 1945 Peter Ford was born Apr 24, 1950 Returned to MGM one last time in Duchness of Idaho. Performs her speciality "boogie-woogie" style. May 6, 1952 Appeared as a guest star on an episode of 'Four Star Revue' Aug 14, 1953 Starred in a Sunday morning program, 'The Faith of Our Children', which won an Emmy Award Oct 13, 1959 Divorced Glenn Ford May 6, 1981 Received the Ellie Award to honor her outstanding contribution to the film muscial Feb 11, 1982 Passed away from cancer
