Sylvia Froos

Sylvia Froos
Press photo of Sylvia Froos (1924)
Sylvia Froos (1924)
Born(1914-04-19)April 19, 1914
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 2004(2004-03-28) (aged 89)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, Vaudeville performer, Singer
Years active1921–1934

Sylvia Froos (April 19, 1914 – March 28, 2004), sometimes spelled as Sylvia Fross,[1] was an American actress and singer who appeared on stage, radio, recordings, television, and film during the 1920s through the 1940s.[2] She was a child star[3] that was sometimes billed as Baby Sylvia and as the "Little Princess of Song"[4] and in the UK as "America's Queen of Song".[5] She was also referred to as "The Miniature Belle Baker",[6] with her ability to mimic the vocal performances of celebrities being particularly noted by the media,[7] and was additionally likened to Sophie Tucker and Marion Harris.[8]

  1. ^ "In White House Play". The Shelby Sun. February 15, 1923. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Sylvia Froos, 89; was vaudeville star". Reuters. April 2, 2004. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Martin, Douglas (April 3, 2004). "Sylvia Froos, 89, a Versatile Former Child Star". The New York Times. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
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  5. ^ "Radio Riddle". The Wichita Beacon. November 27, 1937. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "At Loew's State". Buffalo Courier. January 27, 1924. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Just a Little Girl But a Big Attraction". The Ottawa Citizen. January 19, 1924. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Lyric - Keith Vaudeville". The Birmingham News. July 1, 1925. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.