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American actress (1912–1987)

Bernadene Hayes (sometimes written as Bernadine Hayes; March 15, 1912 – August 29, 1987) was an American film and television actress.^[1][2] She also performed on radio and the stage, and as a singer.

Early years

Hayes was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hayes.^[3] She had three brothers and three sisters. She began performing in amateur productions when she was 9 years old.^[4] When she was in high school, she worked in a department store during vacation breaks.^[5] She graduated from Yeatman High School and attended Washington University for one semester.^[4]

Career

Hayes first sang professionally when, at age 18, she filled in as a singer at Loew's State Theatre in St.

Louis.^[5] A contract soon resulted,^[6] and she performed with Teddy Joyce and his band on a vaudeville tour.^[7] When she performed at an exhibition in St. Louis, the ma