Eleanor Vallee Discusses Life with Crooner Rudy Vallee
Channel: Rafael Moscatel
Date: 2022-12-10

Many years ago I had an opportunity to interview Eleanor Vallee, the wife of legendary crooner and bandleader of the 1920s Rudy Vallee in her home. We discussed a range of subjects and some of this material made it's way into my documentary film, The Little Girl with the Big Voice. Rest in peace, Ellie.

From her obituary"

January 27, 1928 - December 7, 2015 Eleanor Vallee-Clark, daughter of Eleanor (Nell) and Harlie R. Norris of Claremont California, was born January 27, 1928; and "passed over to Heaven" on December 7th, 2015. Eleanor lovingly-shared the last 24 years of life with her adoringly husband, Byron Clark, Actor, in Los Angeles 90049, Brentwood. Eleanor Vallee, author, actress, model and legendary hostess, widow of Rudy Vallee, has had an extraordinary life. Always on the forefront of events, Celebrities, people who make History and the Captains of today. She is blessed with glamorously contagious smile and unstainable curiosity about life and people. Love of life, Eleanor had many dear friends, and always be a source-help-support, encouraging her friends to see the bright side of Life! Mrs. Vallee was very active in charitable and social organizations in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. She was on the Board of Directors of Muscular Dystrophy Association, past President of Operation: Children, Life Member of Mary and Joseph League and was selected "Women of the Year" in 1996; Life Member of Motion Picture Home-Screen Smart Set, Lifelighters, Footlighters, Los Angeles Child Guidedness, Les Dames de Champagne, and two social clubs: The Crown Jewels and The Impossibles.