**Ruby Keeler** (1910-1993) was an American actress and dancer, an icon of Warner Bros. musicals of the 1930s. She became famous for her energetic tap-dancing and Busby Berkeley's innovative choreography.

In her typical roles, Keeler portrayed innocent and optimistic young women, often dancers who, against all odds, achieved success, embodying the spirit of hope during the Great Depression era. Her acting was simple but effective, supported by her innate dancing ability.

Her most significant films include classics like *42nd Street* (1933), where she delivers the famous line "You're going out a youngster, but you've got to come back a star!", *Gold Diggers of 1933*, and *Footlight Parade* (1933), all cornerstones of the musical genre. Her film career was primarily concentrated in these few golden years.