Dixie Foley / Dixie Dean — Every Night at Eight Character Profile

About Dixie Foley / Dixie Dean

One of three aspiring female singers who get fired after a failed Dictaphone scheme. She joins Tops Cardona's band as a Swanee Sister, pushes for a night out at a yacht party, and ultimately realizes she cannot succeed without him, returning to the group.

Character Facts

Played by

Alice Faye

Appears in

Every Night at Eight (1935)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Dixie Foley / Dixie Dean — Alliance Teammate — Susan Moore (Frances Langford)

  Long-term singing partners and roommates navigating show business struggles.

• Dixie Foley / Dixie Dean — Professional Employer — Tops Cardona (George Raft)

  Professional hierarchy where Tops recruits and manages Dixie's career.

• Dixie Foley / Dixie Dean — Conflict Rival — Radio Rogue (Eddie Bartell)

  Contest opponents facing off during the talent showcase.

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• Tops Cardona (George Raft)
• Susan Moore (Frances Langford)
• Daphne O'Connor (Patsy Kelly)
• Radio Rogue (Henry Taylor)
• Radio Rogue (Jimmy Hollywood)
• Joe Schmidt (Herman Bing)
• Master of Ceremonies (Walter Catlett)
• Radio Rogue (Eddie Bartell)
• Martin (Boothe Howard)
• Harry (Harry Barris)
• Mr. Graham (uncredited) (Stephen Chase)
• Fifi (uncredited) (Alyce Ardell)