| Betsy Gay | |
| Birthname: | Elizabeth Ann Gunst |
| Birth Date: | 2 February 1929 |
| Birth Place: | Waterford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Yodeler, film actress |
| Yearsactive: | 1936–1970s |
| Spouse: | (5 children) |
Betsy Gay (born February 2, 1929) is an American former yodeler and actress.[1] She was born in Waterford, Connecticut to Charles and Helen Gay, who were also entertainers. She appeared in films, television, and radio shows. Her film career mostly consisted of bit-part roles during the Golden Age of Hollywood, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938), Our Gang Follies of 1938 and Mystery Plane (1939).[2] Her final role was in 1943. Throughout her singing career, she worked alongside the likes of Dale Evans, Stuart Hamblen, and Tex Williams. She won a yodeling competition in California two years in a row in the mid-1940s. She had several music recordings with labels such as Capitol Records and Decca Records.[3]
Gay was married to Thomas Cashen between 1954 and 2005.[4] The couple had five children in total.
| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | The Pinch Singer | Broadway number performer | |
| Arbor Day | Dancing girl | ||
| 1937 | When You're in Love | Performing arts student | |
| Nothing Sacred | Group singing role | ||
| It Happened in Hollywood | Sis | ||
| Our Gang Follies of 1938 | Blonde girl fan of Alfalfa | ||
| 1938 | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Susie Harper[5] | |
| Came the Brawn | Effie | ||
| 1939 | Mystery Plane | Betty Lou as a young girl | |
| The Zero Hour | Orphan | ||
| At the Circus | Circus midget | ||
| 1941 | Bachelor Daddy | Girl at the movie | |
| 1942 | How Spry I Am | Young girl | |
| 1943 | What's Buzzin', Cousin? | Saree |