12 Facts About Frances Upton

Frances Upton was an American Broadway theatre actress and comedian.

Frances Upton's father, Francis, was a decorated New York City detective sergeant and World War I veteran.

Frances Upton's paternal grandfather, William C Upton, was a member of Ireland's Fenian movement of the late 19th century, and wrote a novel, about life under English rule, Uncle Pat's Cabin.

Frances Upton worked in at Macy's perfume counter, a store's music department.

Frances Upton took dancing lessons, which helped her get a part in a benefit production.

On Broadway, Frances Upton appeared in Pins and Needles Shubert Theatre, and Little Jessie James Longacre Theatre.

In 1929, Frances Upton performed on a network shortwave radio program specially broadcast to Richard Byrd's expedition to the South Pole.

Frances Upton had a featured role in the early sound film Night Work.

On July 9,1933, Frances Upton provided the money, $2,500, prior to marriage, to her later-husband to buy the NFL rights for the Philadelphia area that had formerly belonged to the Frankford Athletic Association which became the Philadelphia Eagles.

Frances Upton finished his drink and turned it upside down and never drank again.

On 4 January 1934, Frances Upton married Philadelphia Eagles owner Bert Bell.

Frances Upton died on November 27,1975, in Lankenau Hospital at age 71.