What was Ruby Keeler's Height?

At exactly 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), Ruby Keeler embodied the petite, energetic charm of 1930s Hollywood musicals, her compact stature amplifying her explosive tap-dancing prowess and on-screen vitality.

Born in Canada, she skyrocketed to fame in Warner Bros. hits like 42nd Street (1933), where her diminutive height contrasted delightfully with towering co-stars, highlighting her as the spirited underdog who steals the show.

• Paired with Dick Powell in successes including Footlight Parade, Dames, and Colleen, her 5ft 2 frame fueled agile routines that defined the era's Busby Berkeley spectacles.
• Her height-enhanced agility made her a dancer's dancer, captivating audiences in an age of grandeur.