
Betsy Gay
Betsy Gay (February 2, 1929 — June 13, 2025) was an American actress and yodeler, perhaps best known as Alfalfa's girlfriend Effie in the Our Gang Comedies. Gay appeared in films, television, and radio shows. Her film career mostly consisted of bit-parts during the Golden Age of Hollywood, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938), Our Gang Follies of 1938 (1937) and Mystery Plane (1939). Her final role was in 1943. Throughout her singing career, Gay worked alongside the likes of Dale Evans, Stuart Hamblen, and Tex Williams. She won a yodelling competition in California two years in a row in the mid-1940s. She had several music recordings with labels such as Capitol Records and Decca Records.
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Known For
13 Credits
Bachelor Daddy
as Girl at Movie (uncredited)
1941

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
as Susie Harper (uncredited)
1938

At the Circus
as Circus Midget (uncredited)
1939

When You're in Love
as Performing Arts Student (uncredited)
1937

It Happened in Hollywood
as Sis (uncredited)
1937

The Pinch Singer
as Broadway Number Performer
1936

Our Gang Follies of 1938
as Blonde Alfalfa Fangirl (uncredited)
1937

Mystery Plane
as Young Betty Lou
1939

The Zero Hour
as Orphan (uncredited)
1939

Came the Brawn
as Effie, Girl Behind Darla
1938

What's Buzzin', Cousin?
as Saree (uncredited)
1943

Arbor Day
as Dancing Girl
1936