Caption: Still of Helena Phillips Evans, Betty Jane Graham, Bonita Granville, Renie Riano and Joanne Tree in Nancy Drew: Detective (1938)
Actress, Soundtrack
Born: August 7, 1899
Star sign: Leo
Known for: The Family Jewels (1965), Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939), Clipped Wings (1953), Bringing Up Father (1946)
Source: IMDB
As the daughter of British stage actress Irene Riano (1871-1940), character player Renie Riano had all the earmarks of a show biz career. She loved an audience, she loved singing, and she loved to make people laugh. She began things off toplining in vaudeville shows and music halls as "Baby Irene" in a mother/daughter act. A spirited performer in ...