Kay Francis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	January 13, 1905
Died	August 26, 1968 (age 63)
Birthplace	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn - (see also Kay Francis's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Leading lady in 1930s Hollywood films such as 'Trouble in Paradise' and 'One Way Passage.'

Intro

Kay Francis was an American film and stage actress, considered one of the most prominent female stars of the 1930s, known for her roles in sophisticated dramas and comedies during the early sound era of Hollywood.

Early Life & Background

Kay Francis was born Katharine Edwina Gibbs in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She moved with her mother, an actress, to New York City, where she was educated at various private schools and later attended Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School before beginning her acting career.

Career Highlights

Rose to stardom at Paramount Pictures and later Warner Bros., becoming one of the highest-paid actresses in the 1930s.
Starred in acclaimed films such as 'Trouble in Paradise' (1932), 'One Way Passage' (1932), and 'I Found Stella Parrish' (1935).
Worked with illustrious co-stars and directors, earning a reputation for glamour and style.
Her popularity peaked in the mid-1930s, and she remained a leading woman until the early 1940s, later transitioning to stage work.

Trivia

At her peak, Kay Francis was the highest-paid player at Warner Bros.
She was famed for her wardrobe, reportedly wearing more than 40 different outfits in a single film.
Francis was sometimes called 'the Queen of Warner Bros.' during the mid-1930s.

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