Vivian Blaine

Vivian Blaine (born Vivian Stapleton; November 21, 1921 – December 9, 1995) was an American actress and singer, best known for originating the role of Miss Adelaide in the musical theater production of Guys and Dolls, as well as appearing in the subsequent film version, in which she co-starred with Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons and Frank Sinatra.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 21, 1921 (Newark), Died December 9, 1995 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 80222 12/3/1950 A bushel and a peck Cast of Guys and dolls vocalist  
Decca 80223 12/3/1950 Adelaide's lament Cast of Guys and dolls vocalist  
Decca 80227 12/3/1950 Take back your mink Cast of Guys and dolls vocalist  
Decca 80230 12/3/1950 Sue me Cast of Guys and dolls vocalist  
Decca 80232 12/3/1950 Marry the man today Cast of Guys and dolls vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Blaine, Vivian," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/304603.

Blaine, Vivian. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/304603.

"Blaine, Vivian." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/304603

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