Marilyn Miller (September 1, 1898 – April 7, 1936), born Mary Ellen Reynolds in Evansville, Indiana, was an American actress, singer and dancer who became one of Broadway’s biggest stars of the 1920s and early 1930s.

Miller began performing in vaudeville as a child before becoming a star of the Ziegfeld Follies. She achieved major success in Broadway productions including Sally, Sunny, Rosalie and As Thousands Cheer, and became particularly associated with the song “Look for the Silver Lining.” At the height of her career, Miller was among Broadway’s highest-paid performers. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

She also appeared in several motion pictures, including film versions of Sally and Sunny. Miller died in New York City in 1936 at just 37 years old. Her life was later portrayed in the 1949 musical film Look for the Silver Lining. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}