Mable Lee

Mable Lee
Lee c. 1945.
Born(1921-08-02)August 2, 1921
DiedFebruary 7, 2019(2019-02-07) (aged 97)
Other names
  • The Queen of Soundies
  • Mabel Lee
Occupations
Years active1934–2018

Mable Lee (August 2, 1921 – February 7, 2019), sometimes spelled Mabel Lee, was an American jazz tap dancer, singer, and entertainer. Lee appeared on Broadway, at the Apollo Theater, and was known as "Queen of the Soundies" due to her numerous performances in the films.

  1. ^ Seibert, Brian (February 14, 2019). "Mable Lee, Tap-Dancing 'Queen of the Soundies,' Dies at 97". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 15, 2019.