Doretta Morrow

Who was Doretta Morrow?

Doretta Morrow was an American actress, singer, and dancer who appeared in stage and television productions during the 1940s and 1950s. She is best remembered for creating roles in the original productions of three successful Broadway musicals: Kitty Verdun in Where's Charley?, Tuptim in The King and I, and Marsinah in Kismet. She co-starred in the 1951 Hollywood film Because You're Mine, as Mario Lanza's love interest. She appeared in several live television musicals. She retired from performance in 1960 at the age of 33.