Helen Forrest

Acting

Helen Forrest

Born April 12, 1917 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Died July 11, 1999 · aged 82

Helen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was one of the most popular female jazz vocalists during America's Big Band era. She was born Helen Fogel to a Jewish family in Atlantic City, New Jersey on April 12, 1917. She first sang with her brother's band at the age of 10, and later began her career singing on CBS radio under the name Bonnie Blue. Forrest achieved fame when bandleader Artie Sh…

Known For

Bathing BeautyBathing Beauty · 1944
Bathing Beauty
5.91944
MovieMusicComedy
After breaking up with her fiancé, a gym teacher returns to work at a women's college, but a legal loophole allows him to enroll as one of her students.
Two Girls and a SailorTwo Girls and a Sailor · 1944
Two Girls and a Sailor
5.81944
MovieMusicComedy
A sailor helps two sisters start up a service canteen. The sailor soon becomes taken with gorgeous sister Jean, unaware that her sibling Patsy is also in love with him.
Symphony of SwingSymphony of Swing · 1939
Symphony of Swing
7.01939
MovieMusic
Artie Shaw and his orchestra perform four popular songs, "Alone Together", "Jeepers Creepers", "Deep Purple", and "Lady Be Good".
Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've GotArtie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got · 1985
Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got
7.71985
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This in-depth examination of the life and career of clarinetist and bandleader Artie Shaw cuts between archival footage, location shots, and an interview with Shaw himself. Berman illustrates the tumultuous, complicated, and remarkable legacy of a man who brought numerous innovations to jazz and swing music during the big-band era.
You Came AlongYou Came Along · 1945
You Came Along
7.31945
MovieDramaRomance
War hero flier Bob Collins goes on a war bond selling tour with two buddies, and substitute "chaperone" Ivy Hotchkiss. Bob's a cheerful Lothario with several girls in every town on the tour. After some amusing escapades, Bob and Ivy become romantically involved, agreeing it's "just fun up in the air." Then Ivy finds out the real reason why it shouldn't be anything more.
Springtime in the RockiesSpringtime in the Rockies · 1942
Springtime in the Rockies
6.91942
MovieRomanceComedy
Broadway partners Vicky Lane and Dan Christy have a tiff over Christy's womanizing. Jealous Vicky takes up with her old flame and former dance partner, Victor Price, and Dan's career takes a nosedive. In hopes of rekindling their romance and getting Vicky back on the boards with him, Dan follows her to a ritzy resort in the Canadian Rockies, where she and Victor are about to open their new act. But things get complicated when Dan wakes after a bender to find that he's hired an outlandish Latin secretary, Rosita Murphy, which makes Vicky think he's just up to his old tricks again.
Artie Shaw's Class in SwingArtie Shaw's Class in Swing · 1939
Artie Shaw's Class in Swing
6.71939
MovieMusicDocumentary
This film is less a typical musical short and more like an educational film. It consists of a narrator describing the music, composition and style of a big band.
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show · 1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.81948
SeriesComedy
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

Movies

Bathing BeautyBathing Beauty · 1944
Bathing Beauty
5.91944
MovieMusicComedy
After breaking up with her fiancé, a gym teacher returns to work at a women's college, but a legal loophole allows him to enroll as one of her students.
Two Girls and a SailorTwo Girls and a Sailor · 1944
Two Girls and a Sailor
5.81944
MovieMusicComedy
A sailor helps two sisters start up a service canteen. The sailor soon becomes taken with gorgeous sister Jean, unaware that her sibling Patsy is also in love with him.
Symphony of SwingSymphony of Swing · 1939
Symphony of Swing
7.01939
MovieMusic
Artie Shaw and his orchestra perform four popular songs, "Alone Together", "Jeepers Creepers", "Deep Purple", and "Lady Be Good".
Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've GotArtie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got · 1985
Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got
7.71985
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This in-depth examination of the life and career of clarinetist and bandleader Artie Shaw cuts between archival footage, location shots, and an interview with Shaw himself. Berman illustrates the tumultuous, complicated, and remarkable legacy of a man who brought numerous innovations to jazz and swing music during the big-band era.
You Came AlongYou Came Along · 1945
You Came Along
7.31945
MovieDramaRomance
War hero flier Bob Collins goes on a war bond selling tour with two buddies, and substitute "chaperone" Ivy Hotchkiss. Bob's a cheerful Lothario with several girls in every town on the tour. After some amusing escapades, Bob and Ivy become romantically involved, agreeing it's "just fun up in the air." Then Ivy finds out the real reason why it shouldn't be anything more.
Springtime in the RockiesSpringtime in the Rockies · 1942
Springtime in the Rockies
6.91942
MovieRomanceComedy
Broadway partners Vicky Lane and Dan Christy have a tiff over Christy's womanizing. Jealous Vicky takes up with her old flame and former dance partner, Victor Price, and Dan's career takes a nosedive. In hopes of rekindling their romance and getting Vicky back on the boards with him, Dan follows her to a ritzy resort in the Canadian Rockies, where she and Victor are about to open their new act. But things get complicated when Dan wakes after a bender to find that he's hired an outlandish Latin secretary, Rosita Murphy, which makes Vicky think he's just up to his old tricks again.
Artie Shaw's Class in SwingArtie Shaw's Class in Swing · 1939
Artie Shaw's Class in Swing
6.71939
MovieMusicDocumentary
This film is less a typical musical short and more like an educational film. It consists of a narrator describing the music, composition and style of a big band.

TV Shows