Kirk Douglas the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, which gave him a special scholarship. One of his classmates was Betty Joan Perske (later known as Lauren Bacall), who would play an important role in launching his film career. Bacall wrote that she "had a wild crush on Kirk," and they dated casually. Another classmate, and a friend of Bacall's, was aspiring actress Diana Dill, who would later become Douglas's first wife. During their time together, Bacall learned Douglas had no money, and that he once spent the night in jail since he had no place to sleep. She
Betty Jaynes (actress) April 1, 1937. She appeared as Molly Moran in "Babes in Arms" in 1939, then in a series of minor parts in seven MGM movies through 1944 including "Meet the People", starring Lucille Ball. Her last major acting role was in 1952, in an "I Love Lucy" episode, "The Operetta". Jaynes married actor and budding baritone Douglas McPhail in June 1938. They had a daughter, and were divorced in 1941; McPhail committed suicide in 1944. She married a second time in 1943, to Bill Roberts, who had been a singer for Tommy Dorsey. Betty Jaynes (actress) Betty Jaynes (born Betty